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The Tale of Two Mountains:
Mt. Elgon vs. Kirinyaga
Season 2025/26 · Waziri Coffee & Tea Ltd · Nairobi, Kenya
Mt. Elgon vs Kirinyaga
Mt. Elgon drying beds (left) · Kirinyaga farm (right)

12MG0029NH (Natural Heavy) — Natural Anaerobic · NH (Natural Heavy) · 2000 MASL · SCA 88.2 · AFCA 2026 Winner

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Mt. Elgon: The Wild Frontier

Mount Elgon, a massive extinct volcano straddling Kenya and Uganda, presents a unique terroir at 1,600–2,200 MASL. Rich volcanic loam soil, cooler temperatures, and the estate's signature sealed-tank CO₂ anaerobic fermentation produce complex, wine-like cups scoring SCA 88.2 — winner of the AFCA 2026 Experimental Category.

The Terroir of Mt. Elgon

K7 variety thrives in rich volcanic soil and rainforest microclimate. Hand-picking of only ripe cherries, sealed-tank fermentation, and careful raised-bed drying create the distinctive tropical fruit and blackberry character that has made Mt. Elgon one of Kenya's most exciting specialty origins.

Kirinyaga: The Elegant Peak

At 1,700–2,000 MASL on the southern slopes of Mt. Kenya, Kirinyaga produces the iconic washed cup — vibrant phosphoric acidity, full silky body, and the signature blackcurrant finish that commands premium prices internationally.

Kerugoya & Gakuyu-ini: The Two Faces of Kirinyaga

Kerugoya at 1,800–2,000 MASL produces bold wine-forward lots with intense blackcurrant and plum. Gakuyu-ini delivers bright phosphoric acidity and full silky body — two contrasting expressions within the same celebrated county.

AttributeMt. ElgonKirinyaga
Altitude1,600–2,200 MASL1,700–2,000 MASL
ProcessAnaerobic & NaturalWashed (Fully Washed)
VarietiesK7SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11, Batian
AromaTropical Fruit, Jasmine, WineBlackcurrant, Orange Blossom
FlavourBlackberry, Dark Choc, TamarindBlackcurrant, Plum, Citrus
AcidityBright, Malic, Citrus-likeVery Bright, Crisp, Phosphoric
BodyFull, Syrupy, ComplexFull, Silky, Classic Kenya
SCA Score88.286+

Kirinyaga Lot 195M1012AA — Kiangai Washed AA · 1700–2000 MASL

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AFCA 2026 WINNER
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Mt. Elgon Anaerobic — 12MG0029NH (Natural Heavy)
Natural · NH (Natural Heavy) · 2000 MASL · SCA 88.2 · Bungoma, Kenya
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