Summer School - Kenya Swara
49th Parallel Coffee RoastersAbout This Coffee
This single origin coffee from Kenya comes from small estates in Western and Central Kenya at elevations between 1400 and 2000 meters. It is a blend of Ruiru 11, SL28, and SL34 varieties, washed processed and roasted to a medium filter profile. The cup features bright, juicy notes of blackcurrant, pink grapefruit, and hibiscus, offering a crisp, clean body ideal for iced coffee.
Origin
Western Kenya (Kenya)
Central Kenya (Kenya)
Flavor Notes
Pink Grapefruit, Hibiscus
Roast Level
Medium
Processing
Washed
Typology
ArabicaSL-28, SL-34, Ruiru-11
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49th Parallel Coffee Roasters
49th Parallel has been a heavyweight in the Vancouver coffee scene since 2004, when brothers Vince and Michael Piccolo set out to bring world-class specialty coffee to the West Coast before it was trendy. They were early pioneers of the direct trade model, which sees them traveling extensively to build face-to-face relationships with farmers. Their roasting style is famous for its consistency and balance; they avoid the ultra-light, acidic "lemon juice" profiles in favor of developing sweetness and body that appeals to both coffee nerds and casual drinkers. It was voted Vancouver’s #1 roastery in 2025.
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