Region: Kirinyaga

Flavour notes: blackcurrant, peach, lime

Variety: SL28, SL34, Batian

Altitude: 1800m

Farmers in this region typically practice mixed farming on small plots of around 0.25 hectares, growing food crops such as maize, beans, potatoes, and vegetables alongside coffee for family consumption. Kianjogu’s factory employs 11 permanent workers, with an additional 20 to 30 casual laborers brought in during peak harvest season to assist with coffee processing. The factory’s name, rooted in Kikuyu, translates to "a place where elephants can be found," reflecting the area’s deep connection to its natural surroundings.

Neon Coffee Roasters is a small-batch specialty coffee company based in British Columbia, Canada. They source their beans from around the world, prioritizing transparency in every step of the process. They roast all their beans locally at their site in Kelowna to supply their ethical, local, and delicious offerings to customers.