FARM.
Juliet
PRODUCER.
Julius and Edith Muriuki
REGION.
Kambubu, Kirinyaga
VARIETAL.
SL 34
PROCESS.
Fully washed and dried on raised beds
ELEVATION.
1.650-1.950 masl
FLAVOR.
Rose, Earl Grey tea, and blackberry

Julius and Edith Mariuki have been our partners in Kenya since 2016.  This year we are thrilled to release a pure SL 34 selection from the Juliet Estate, with stunning notes of rose, Earl Grey tea, and blackberry!

This small estate is comprised of 5 one-acre plots of coffee plants, which are milled directly at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Muriuki. In close collaboration with the Mariukis, we have worked on the farm management together to increase quality and develop the farms into producing only SL 34.  Most farmers in Kenya have replaced their SL 28 and SL 34 with higher-yielding, disease and drought-resistant varieties, such as Batian and Ruiru 11.  Over the past few years, the Mariukis have slowly been replacing their Batian and Ruiru 11 with SL 34.

This year's release is a testament to our continued partnership, developing a more technologically advanced production process and improving the social environment around the farm.  With last year's projects, we have finished tiling the mill and outfitting the local school with computers, printers, writing material, and a new school bell.  By the end of 2022, we will also fund the building of the year 4 school room!

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