Kenya - Boma, SL28 & SL34 & Batian

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BASIC INFO

Tasting Note
Prune + Blackcurrant + Pomelo
Region
Rift Valley, Kericho, Kenya
Variety
SL28 & SL34 & Batian
Process
Washed
Altitude
1950 masl
Harvest
December 2025

ABOUT ESTATE

Boma Washing Station is operated by the Boma Farmers Cooperative Society and is located in Tenwek, approximately 80 kilometers west of Kericho in Kenya’s Rift Valley region. Established in 1999, the cooperative serves surrounding smallholder farmers and currently consists of 1,346 members, producing around 850,000 kilograms of coffee cherries annually. Women and young farmers make up a significant portion of the membership, with female representation in both management and the cooperative’s board. The cooperative is overseen by a nine-member board of directors and three supervisory committee members, employing eight full-time staff throughout the year and up to 48 workers during the peak harvest season from September to December.Coffee is cultivated on fertile volcanic soils under favorable growing conditions characterized by reliable rainfall, cool mountain temperatures, and traditional farming practices. Most members manage small farms with approximately 300–400 coffee trees, growing varieties such as SL28, SL34, and Batian. The slow maturation of the cherries contributes to the distinctive quality and complexity of the cup. For this lot, freshly harvested cherries were depulped and processed using the washed method. Following fermentation, the coffee was thoroughly washed and then dried on raised African beds for 14–21 days until reaching a moisture content of approximately 10–12%. After drying, the coffee was hulled and graded according to size and quality standards. In the cup, notes of prune and blackcurrant are complemented by the bright citrus character of pomelo, creating a layered and expressive fruit profile.

BREW GUIDES

Recipe A Bright & Juicy
Dripper
V60
Grind
C40 #24-28 / EK43S #13-16
Water Quality
TDS50-100ppm
Coffee
15g
Water Temp
90-93°C
Brew Ratio
1:17
Time
2:00-2:30min
Steps
① Circular pour 50g at 0:00
 
② Circular pour up to 100g at 0:30
 
③ Circular pour up to 170g at 1:00
 
④ Center pour up to 250g at 1:30
Recipe B Balanced & Rounded
Dripper
Kalita
Grind
C40 #24-28 / EK43S #13-16
Water Quality
TDS50-100ppm
Coffee
14g
Water Temp
90°C
Brew Ratio
1:15
Time
2:10min
Steps
① Circular pour 50g at 0:00
 
② Center pour up to 100g at 0:30
 
③ Circular pour up to 150g at 1:00
 
④ Center pour up to 210g at 1:30

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