Kenya - Chebaibai anaerobic

Origin - Kenya

Region - Nandi Hills, Chebaibai plot

Process - Anaerobic natural

Producer - Great Rift Coffee

Altitude - 1900-2100m

Variety - SL-28

Tasting notes - Pineapple, rose, medjool

Great Rift Coffee is a family-run farm established five years ago, after a transition from from sugarcane to coffee with the aim of showcasing the potential of Nandi Hills as an emerging speciality region. The same volcanic soils that supported sugarcane for decades now nourish arabica trees.

This microlot is sourced from a specific plot on the farm called “Chebaibai”. After harvest, the cherries are fermented anaerobically in sealed barrels for 96 houre before being dried in the sun for 2-3 weeks.

Coffee is grown under a canopy of shade trees, mimicking the natural forest environment and providing a habitat for local wildlife. Additional crops and indigenous trees are also cultivated to improve soil fertility, reduce erosion, and promote a diverse ecosystem.

In line with organic farming principles, Great Rift Coffee avoids synthetic chemicals, opting instead for natural pest control and the use of organic fertilisers, such as manure from its goat farm.

As more producers invest in the region, Nandi Hills is quickly developing a reputation for clean, high-elevation coffees that offer a fresh, modern expression of Kenyan terroir.