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Kenya Mchana Natural

Kenya Mchana Natural

Bailies Coffee Roasters

About This Coffee

Kenya Mchana Natural is grown at the historic Mchana Estate in Kiambu County at 1,800–2,550 metres altitude. This natural-processed coffee features SL28, Ruiru 11, K7, and Batian varieties with clear acidity and berry notes characteristic of traditional Kenyan coffees, enhanced by the fruit-forward and subtle funkiness of natural processing. Expect dried fig aromas followed by vibrant flavors of cherry, apple syrup, and persimmon, with medium-high acidity and medium body.

Origin

Kiambu (Kenya)

Flavor Notes

Cherry, Maple Syrup, Persimmon, Dried Fig, Apple Syrup

Roast Level

Medium

Processing

Natural

Typology

Arabica
SL-28, Ruiru-11, K7, Batian
BC

Bailies Coffee Roasters

Russell Bailie founded Bailies in Belfast over three decades ago, building it into a cornerstone of Northern Ireland's specialty coffee industry. The roastery uses Probat machines alongside a dedicated coffee lab where roast profiles are developed to reflect the character of each lot and honor the wishes of their farming partners. Sourcing runs on direct trade relationships built over 25 years, including a decade long partnership with the Andrade family in Brazil. Bailies also operates Northern Ireland's first fully SCA accredited training campus, the Bailies Academy, staffed by authorized SCA trainers offering courses from beginner through advanced levels. An in house engineering team with over 40 years of combined experience services equipment from La Marzocco, Kees van der Westen, Mahlkonig, and other major brands, making the company a full service operation for cafes, restaurants, and hotels across Ireland and the UK.

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