Kenya

Ngomano Coffee Factory, Machakos County

Welcome to Kenya, one of our absolute favorite origins. This washed coffee comes from the Ngomano Coffee Factory, which is supplied by smallholder farmers from the Machakos region at elevations of up to 1,800 meters above sea level. This highly fertile growing region in southern Kenya is located near the capital, Nairobi, and is blessed with rich red volcanic soils. The average annual rainfall ranges between 700 and 1,100 mm – a relatively high amount of rainfall for Africa. The SL28, SL34, and Ruiru 11 coffee cherries are first washed processed and then sun-dried, with the highest quality standards being maintained throughout every stage, from harvesting to processing.

Variety & Processing

SL 28, SL34, Ruiru 11
Process: Washed

Farmers in Machakos primarily cultivate SL28 and SL34, complemented by Ruiru 11, on fertile volcanic soils with abundant rainfall. The harvest between October and December is processed using the washed method: cherries are picked in the morning, fermented, washed, and hand-sorted by density. The beans are evenly dried on raised tables (African Beds) before being exported around the world.

Cranberry
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Plum
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Lingonberry Jam

Description

Ngomano AA

Ngomano Filter Coffee – the fruity character of Kenyan coffee in the cup

This community lot from Machakos County impressively demonstrates why Kenya is considered one of the most exciting origins for filter coffee. On the fertile volcanic soils of the region, dedicated smallholder farmers cultivate their coffees at altitudes of up to 1,800 meters above sea level. The careful washed processing creates an exceptionally clean and expressive coffee.

In the cup, the Ngomano Filter reveals a vibrant interplay of flavors, with notes of cranberry, ripe plum, and lingonberry jam. Its juicy texture, precise fruit acidity, and layered sweetness create a complex yet beautifully balanced taste experience. The fresh, clean finish leaves you looking forward to the next sip. An expressive filter coffee that combines the elegance of Kenyan coffees with vibrant fruitiness and exceptional clarity.

Details

Microlot from Kenya
Process: washed
Filter Roast
Flavour Profile: Cranberry x Plums x Lingonberry Jam
100% Arabica coffee, freshly and gently hand-roasted in Berlin-Mitte
Available sizes: 250 g, 500 g or 1 kg – whole beans or ground on request
Climate-neutral shipping with DHL GoGreen
Pickup on site:
Pickup address: Röststätte, Ackerstr. 173, 10115 Berlin
After placing your order, you will receive a pickup confirmation via email (please also check your spam folder)
Pickup with email confirmation possible: Monday–Friday between 9:30 and 18:00

Important note on returns:
Ground coffee is excluded from returns, as it is ground exclusively at the customer’s request. Thank you for your understanding.

Sustainable cultivation and a commitment to quality

Similar to wine, the origin, cultivation, and careful harvesting form the foundation of a specialty coffee. For our coffees, we use only fully ripe, handpicked 100% Arabica beans, as this labor-intensive manual harvest is a key quality criterion. Our high-altitude coffees are natural products grown sustainably in shaded forest gardens, helping to preserve the biodiversity of the region. At higher, cooler altitudes, the coffee cherries can ripen slowly in nutrient-rich, fertile soils. Under these optimal climatic conditions near the equator, the coffee plants have more time to develop their characteristic and fruity aromas.

Freshly roasted by hand

All Röststätte coffees are gently roasted by hand in Berlin to allow their natural aromas to fully develop without creating unwanted acidity. To achieve a pronounced body and a versatile flavor profile in the cup, our roasting approach aims to highlight and precisely express the unique characteristics of each variety, farm, and origin. Our goal is to unlock the full potential of the green coffee through our roasting style and to honor the valuable work of the producers in the growing regions. These are our quality principles – from source to the final cup.