SL28 and SL34

SL28 and SL34 are two iconic botanical varieties of the coffee plant selected in Kenya during the 1930s by the Scott Laboratories research institute. In the specialty coffee world, they are the ultimate signature of the Kenyan flavor profile, celebrated for an incredibly vibrant, juicy acidity and distinct tasting notes of blackcurrant, red berries, and citrus. Farmers on the plantations value these trees for their natural drought resistance, even though managing them requires careful attention to protect the crops from specific plant diseases. Although these unique varieties were originally bred to thrive in East African soils, they are now successfully cultivated by producers in Latin America, offering a fascinating new twist on a classic flavor profile.