Ushirika - Washed

This isn’t your typical Kenyan cup. In a year when we bought more Kenyan coffee than ever before, Ushirika stood out—not because it shouted, but because it shifted the script entirely.

Instead of the sharp acidity, currant, and savory tomato notes Kenya is known for, this one leans softer, sweeter. Think caramel, milk chocolate, and a gentle cooked pear acidity. There’s structure here, but it’s subtle. Clean. Almost Colombian in character, with a touch of baking spice that rounds out the cup and keeps you coming back.

The process is traditional—fully washed, with multiple fermentation stages and careful drying—but the result is anything but expected. It’s a reminder that terroir still surprises, and that even familiar origins have room to evolve.

This is an everyday stunner. Approachable, layered, and quietly complex.