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AMKA

AMKA

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A bold, velvety Batian natural coffee where a rich, decadent hit of deep cacao and sweet dried cherry collides with a sharp, explosive trip of juicy black currant.

  • Kenya
  • Batian
  • Natural
  • Black Currant, Dried Cherry, and Cacao
  • Espresso
  • 87
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origin

  • Plateau

  • Kenya

  • 1650-1850m

  • Lillian Salil

Lillian's Farm - Lillian Salil

Lilian's Farm is an exceptional estate led by Lillian Salil, a visionary and independent female producer breaking boundaries in Kenya's specialty coffee sector. Located in a region blessed with nutrient-rich, deep volcanic soils and ideal high-altitude weather, Lillian has moved away from the traditional massive cooperative system to focus strictly on precision farming and fully traceable micro-lots.

Her estate is dedicated to cultivating modern, resilient, and high-quality varieties like Batian with a deep commitment to sustainable agricultural practices. By taking absolute control over the entire cycle—from meticulous hand-picking to experimental processing like her rare Natural lots—Lillian Salil crafts highly complex, competition-level coffees that showcase the majestic potential and future of independent Kenyan specialty coffee.

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About the process

WHAT IS A Natural PROCESS?

It belongs to the Natural coffee processes.

In the Natural (or dry) process, the coffee beans are dried inside the cherry. After harvesting, only the ripest cherries are selected and immediately placed on raised drying beds or patios under the sun. The fruit remains completely intact during the entire drying stage, allowing the seeds inside to absorb the natural sugars and organic compounds from the surrounding pulp. This traditional and eco-friendly method produces an incredibly sweet, full-bodied cup with intense, jammy fruit flavors and a complex, winey acidity.

IN THIS COFFEE:

Hand-picked Kenyan Batian cherries dried whole with full mucilage, intensifying its rich dried cherry and cacao profile.

ABOUT THE VARIETAL

GENERAL INFORMATION:

  • NAME: Batian
  • MOTHER SPECIES: Arabica
  • RIPE CHERRY COLOUR: Red

TYPICAL CUP PROFILE:

Known for its striking structural balance, vibrant acidity, and heavy mouthfeel. When washed, it reflects the classic dark berries of Kenyan terroir; when naturally processed, it explodes into rich tropical fruits, stone fruit sweetness, and dense, jammy undertones.

GENETIC ORIGIN & HISTORY:

Released in 2010 by Kenya's Coffee Research Institute (CRI) and named after the highest peak of Mount Kenya. It was meticulously bred to combine the elite cup profiles of heirloom SL28 and SL34 with robust, natural resistance to Coffee Berry Disease (CBD) and leaf rust. Its deep root system allows it to thrive in rich volcanic soils, emerging as the modern jewel of sustainable Kenyan specialty coffee.