Kenya
Nyeri County, SL28
Washed and dried on raised beds at 1,900m. Blackcurrant and tomato-leaf brightness — the backbone of the shot.
40% of the blend
Kenya · Tanzania · Ethiopia
Three highlands.
One espresso.
A medium/dark blend built for pressure — Kenyan blackcurrant, Tanzanian cocoa, Ethiopian florals. Roasted in small batches and shipped within 48 hours of the roast.
Rated 4.9 by 1,200+ home baristas
- Medium / dark roast
- Roasted to order
- 1,800–2,100m altitude
- Free shipping over $45
- Direct trade partners
Blend · La Café Biblia
African Espresso
$24.99
Coarse / 12oz
In stock
Roast: Medium/Dark
Great blend of coffee from Kenya, Tanzania, and Ethiopia
- Free US shipping over $45
- Roasted & shipped within 48h
- Not your cup? Full refund
- 12oz to 12lb wholesale sizes
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The blend
Three farms, blended for pressure
Each origin does one job. Kenya brings the acidity that cuts through milk, Tanzania the body that holds a crema, Ethiopia the aromatics you smell before the first sip.
Tanzania
Mbeya, Bourbon
Grown on the slopes below Mount Rungwe. Dark cocoa and toasted almond, with the weight that makes a flat white taste built.
35% of the blend
Ethiopia
Guji, heirloom
Natural processed heirloom varietals at 2,100m. Jasmine and stone fruit on the nose, lingering in the finish.
25% of the blend
How to brew it
Dialled in, not guessed at
The roast is taken just past first crack into the second — dark enough for sweetness and body, light enough that the Kenyan acidity survives. Start here and adjust to taste.
- Dose
- 18g in, 36g out
- Time
- 27–30 seconds
- Water
- 93°C / 200°F
- Rest after roast
- 7–10 days
Brewing filter instead? Choose the Standard grind and pour at a 1:16 ratio.
What people say
A house shot worth repeating
4.9 average · 1,243 reviews
“I've run this through a Linea and a Moka pot. It's forgiving in both, which almost never happens with an African blend.”
“The jasmine on the nose is real. My partner doesn't drink espresso and now steals half my cup every morning.”
“We pour this as our guest shot at the shop. Regulars ask for it by name, which is the only review that matters.”
Good to know
Questions before you grind
Still unsure which size or grind to pick? Start with a 12oz bag of whole bean — it's the most forgiving way in.
Which grind should I choose?
Whole Bean if you own a grinder — it stays fresh far longer. Espresso for a pump or lever machine, Standard for drip and pour-over, Coarse for French press and cold brew.
How fresh is the coffee when it arrives?
We roast to order and ship within 48 hours. Every bag carries its roast date — let espresso rest 7 to 10 days off the roast for the sweetest, most stable extraction.
Is it too dark for filter brewing?
Not at all. It's a medium/dark roast, not a French roast — the Kenyan and Ethiopian components keep plenty of clarity in a V60 or Chemex at a 1:16 ratio.
Do you sell wholesale sizes?
Yes — 1 LB through 12 LB bags are on this page, priced per pound as the size goes up. Cafés running this as a house or guest shot usually order the 12 LB.
What if I don't like it?
Tell us within 30 days and we'll refund the bag in full — no return shipping. We'd rather point you at a blend you love.
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