FARM.
Juliet
PRODUCER.
Julius and Edith Muriuki
REGION.
Kambubu, Kirinyaga
VARIETAL.
SL 34 & Batian
PROCESS.
Fully washed and dried on raised beds
ELEVATION.
1.900-2.100 masl
FLAVOR.
Toffee, Apple and Red Currant.

We first met Julius and Edith Muriuki, the owners of the Juliet estate, while visiting Kenya in 2016. We can still remember the impression their coffee left on us when we cupped it - it was simply astounding. We decided right then and there to strike a partnership with the couple, not just because of how good the coffee was, but also because of their ambition and desire for the cultivation of remarkable lots in an environmentally responsible way.

Juliet is a small estate, comprised of 5 one-acre plots of coffee plants, which are milled directly at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Muriuki. The estate is located in Kambubu, a small village situated in the Kiringaya region - Kenya's most popular coffee-growing region, whose coffees are the ones most people talk about when referring to the classic Kenyan cup profile. 

A few years ago, we invested in building several raised drying beds on the estate, which we believe have helped the farm's coffees reach their full potential. This year's Juliet AA with its sweetness and balanced acidity is tasting better than ever although the overall production has been much lower than in the past. With this year's earnings, they will start working on a new project - add a new primary drying table and fully tile the washing basin and channels. We all are excited to see the results and keep working with Julius and Edith in the future.