Photo of a bag of Kevote Photo of a bag of Kevote

Kenya Kevote

The last time we showcased this origin was back in 2018! Located in the Embu subregion of Eastern Kenya, ~1300 farmers deliver a mix of SL28, Ruiru 11, and Batian varietals that achieve brews full of bright acidity, body, and fruity notes. We find notes of blackberry, raisin, and orange blossom.

Sorry, sold out!

Varieties: SL28, SL34, and Ruiru11
Process: washed

Flavour: blackberry, raisin, orange blossom

Body:   Acidity:

Roast: Omni (filter + espresso)

Producer: Kevote Wet Mill

Region: Embu County, Kenya

Altitude: 1400-1600m above sea level

The first coffee trees were first planted in the area in 1950 and the Kevote Coffee factory was opened in 1957 by a collection of 100 farmers. The cooperative now stands at 2600 active members. Coffee cherries are picked when red and ripe, they are then delivered to the factory for wet milling the same day as they are picked. The cherries are first processed to sort out the ripe cherries from under ripe cherries and foreign matter. The coffee is then fermented, washed and sun-dried.

Washed process coffee

Explanation here.

SL28 variety

SL28 was developed in 1931 by Scott Laboratories to suit the growing conditions in Kenya. The varietal is known for its exceptional cup quality

SL34 variety

Developed by Scott Laboratories in Kenya, the SL34 varietal was designed to be high yielding with good cup quality.

100% SL28, SL34, and Ruiru11 coffee beans, provided by Condesa Co.Lab and roasted by us on Gadigal land / Sydney.

Country grade: Unknown ?

Bag: ABA Certified home compostable
Label: Recyclable
Valve (on bags larger than 250g): General waste
Coffee ordered online is shipped in a recyclable cardboard box

Brewing this coffee

We recommend brewing this coffee 15–49 days post-roast. If pre-ground, brew as soon as possible. Our advice on storing coffee.

1:3
dose:yield
ratio

To brew on espresso, we recommend using 20g of beans (dose) to get 60g of espresso out (yield), during 24-28 seconds.

g dose
g yield
View the how to brew espresso (single origin) guide.

1:16.7
beans:water
ratio

To brew in infusion/fed brewers (V60, Chemex) use a ratio of 1:16.7 ratio of beans:water.

g beans
g water
View full recipes and videos in our brewguides

1:14.3
beans:water
ratio

To brew in immersion brewers (plunger, AeroPress, Kalita, batch brewer) we recommend using a 1:14.3 ratio of beans:water

g beans
g water
View full recipes and videos in our brewguides

1:12
beans:water
ratio

To brew as cold brew we recommend using a 1:12 ratio of beans:water

g beans
g water
View full recipes and videos in our brewguides

The first coffee trees were first planted in the area in 1950 and the Kevote Coffee factory was opened in 1957 by a collection of 100 farmers. The cooperative now stands at 2600 active members. Coffee cherries are picked when red and ripe, they are then delivered to the factory for wet milling the same day as they are picked. The cherries are first processed to sort out the ripe cherries from under ripe cherries and foreign matter. The coffee is then fermented, washed and sun-dried.

Region

Embu County

Altitude

1400-1600m above sea level

Producer

Kevote Wet Mill

Harvested

November 2023

Roast style

Omni (filter + espresso)

FAQs

Do you ship Australia-wide?

Yes! We deliver freshly roasted coffee beans anywhere in Australia, with fast dispatch and eco-friendly packaging.

Do you ship internationally?

We ship beans to select international countries.

Can I buy pre-ground coffee?

Yes. You’ll see our pre-ground options during checkout.

We offer pre-ground options for different methods:
- Ground for domestic espresso (home espresso machine)
- Ground for stovetop (Bialetti)
- Ground for AeroPress / Kalita / Cold Brew / Moccamaster / Plunger / French Press (immersion style)
- Ground for V60/Chemex (pour over style)

How is your coffee ethically sourced?

We source our coffee from small producers through responsible importing companies. 95% of our green coffee beans are supplied by Caravela Coffee, Cafe Imports, and Melbourne Coffee Merchants (certified B Corporations) plus Condesa Co Lab and more.

We transparently share all the information about each coffee lot (territory of origin, producer, variety, processing method, importer, quality grade) on each coffee page. This includes blend components for our espresso blends.

We take quality sourcing very seriously, so being fully transparent about our coffee is a way to honour everyone’s efforts along the production and gain the trust of ethical-minded consumers.

Learn more about our coffee and business philosophy.

Do you roast dark or light?

We roast our single origins using omni medium/light profiles. (This means you can use it for pour over and espresso brewing, no need to buy different bean bags with specific roast styles.)

We roast our espresso blends using darker profiles.

What is “specialty coffee”?

The definitions and references to specialty coffee are changing.

Historically, and as most people think of it these days, specialty coffee is Arabica beans that score over 80 in the old Specialty Coffee Association point scale. Today, the SCA refers to specialty coffee as “a coffee or coffee experience that is recognized for its distinctive attributes, resulting in a higher value within the marketplace.”

Can I subscribe?

Absolutely. Our coffee subscription lets you get your favourite beans (for filter and espresso, black or milk drinks) delivered regularly for free and with no lock-in periods.

With love, from Sample

We’re an independent coffee roasting company based in Gadigal land / Sydney, Australia

We’ve been sharing exceptional coffees since 2011, with a particular focus on rotating single origins, ethical sourcing, and homebrewing accessibility.

Our daily work is driven by quality, consistency, transparency, and fun. This approach has slowly and organically connected us with a community of homebrewers and professionals who value how we do business and, above all, love delicious coffee beyond the hype.

Learn about us

Roasting this week

Our current coffees