Privam – Kenya

Clementine • Cantaloupe • Honey

An exceptional family operation on the slopes of Mount Kenya, and a proud Direct Trade partner. Privam Estate is led by Rita and Patrick Mukundi and supported by their extended family. They follow a polyculture system with macadamia and coffee plants which improve their crop and soil health.

The heavy green foliage of the macadamia trees allows the smaller SL-28, SL-34, and Batian coffee plants to slowly develop their bright, fruity features. In our third year of partnership, we always enjoy the lingering finish and classic Kenyan fruitiness that punctuates their coffee.

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Pickup available at Wagstaff Roastery

Usually ready in 2-4 days

Privam – Kenya

300g / Whole bean

Wagstaff Roastery

Pickup available, usually ready in 2-4 days

50 Wagstaff Drive
Toronto ON M4L 3W9
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Privam – Kenya

Varietal

SL-28, SL-34, Batian

Process

Washed

Altitude

1700-1800m

Origin

Embu County, Kenya

People & Place

Rita & Patrick Mukundi, Privam Estate

Privam Estate is a small, family-owned farm at the foothil of Mount Kenya. Through mutual relationships, founder and green buyer, Andy Wilkin met producer siblings, Rita and Patrick Mukundi in 2023. They discovered a shared outlook on business, closeness to family, and desire to form long-term relationships. And with such juicy, bright fruit flavours exploding off the cupping table, we looked no further and purchased a quarter of their harvest.

Rita and Patrick are our first direct trade partners in East Africa.

The Land

Embu, Kenya

Embu County occupies some of the most fertile soil of the Kenya highlands. There are two seasons each year and the weather is favourable for diverse agriculture. Because of its proximity to Mount Kenya, Embu receives substantial rainfall and cooler temperatures that are mitigated by the high altitude.

Brew Methods & Recommendations

Drip

Flavours of clementine and lime zest. Medium acidity, medium sweetness and juicy body.

Brewer: V60
Ratio: 1:15
Coffee: 20g
Water: 300ml
Brew Time: 3:15-3:30 minutes
Rest Period: 7 days

Espresso

Flavours of candied orange and nectarine. Medium acidity, high sweetness and syrupy body.

Ratio: 1:2
Coffee: 20g
Water: 40ml
Brew Time: 34 seconds
Rest Period: 14 days

Immersion

Flavours of plums and wildflower honey. High acidity, medium sweetness and juicy body.

Brewer: AeroPress
Ratio: 1:15
Coffee: 16g
Water: 240ml
Brew Time: 3 minutes
Rest Period: 7 days