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Kenya

Rift Valley

Rift Valley

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$18.95 USD
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TASTING NOTES

Stone Fruit Stone Fruit
Dark Chocolate Dark Chocolate
Brown Sugar Brown Sugar

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Contains 4 - 4oz Bags of amazing whole bean coffee

Where It Starts

From high altitudes in the beautiful Rift Valley of Kenya comes this gem of a coffee. Rift Valley is washed processed in a wet mill and after fermentation is sun-dried on raised beds until hitting perfect moisture content. Kenya is well known for producing fantastic coffees and Rift Valley embodies the best of the characteristics that built their reputation.

Why this coffee was selected

We chose Rift Valley because of the brewing versatility and balanced flavors that our customers have come to love. This is by far our most requested coffee and stands out as an espresso, brewed or steeped overnight in a press (our favorite!). Rest assured this will be an annual tradition for us.

Origin

This Kenyan fan-favorite comes from central Kenya in the Rift Valley region. High elevations, rich black volcanic soil and high-quality cooperatives deliver a fantastic coffee with a subtle sweetness from the natural sugars present from the growing process.

Sourced with care Ethically sourced through trusted farming partners

Environment Cool climate, rich soil, shade-grown

Elevation 1,500-1,700 m above sea level

Region Mt Kenya, Central Kenya

What Makes it Worth it

Rift Valley is a fantastic and versatile coffee and is medium roasted to balance the bright fruity notes with a subtle chocolatey roast profile. No matter how you prefer to brew your coffee, Rift Valley will not disappoint!

Sustainable practices

Responsible sourcing and packaging direction

Seasonal sourcing

Coffees rotate based on harvest cycles

Small batch

Focused roasting to preserve flavor integrity

Roasted to order

Coffee is roasted only after purchase for maximum freshness

What makes it different

Rift Valley beans come from carefully picked cherries from small farms across the region to ensure optimal ripeness and then are expertly washed and fermented. They are then sun-dried to perfection on raised beds. The process leads to excellent flavor development of fruit and chocolatey notes.

Sustainably roasted

Highly rated

Family owned

Fresh roasted

Fast shipping

Type Brewed
Varietal SL-28, SL-34
Drying Sun-Dried in raised beds
Process Washed

The people behind it

Rift Valley comes from many small farms across the Kiambu and Kirinyaga counties in Kenya, many with a few hundred trees. Farmer co-ops then partner to aid in processing and ensuring high quality standards and lot tracing. Kenyan coffee has a reputation for high quality and Rift Valley represents the best of what the region has to offer.

Producer:

Numerous Smallholders

ELEVATION : 1500-1700 meters elevation

PROCESSING METHOD : Washed

FARMING APPROACH : Small-scale, family farming

LOCATION : Rift Valley Region, Kenya

Why this origin matters

✔ Sustainable farming practices

✔ High altitude = cleaner cup

✔ Rich volcanic soil enhances flavor complexity

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Espresso

Coffee: 20g

Water: 42g

Grind: fine

Brew Time: No Wait

French Press

Coffee: 60g

Water: 900g

Grind: Medium-course

Brew Time: 4 min

Pour-over

Coffee: 18g

Water: 300g

Grind: Medium-fine

Brew Time: 2-3min

Roaster's Notes

Rift Valley is super versatile for all brewing methods. It makes a nicely balanced espresso, is fantastic in pour overs and compliments more complex coffee beverages well. I really enjoy this coffee steeped overnight at room temp in a press. It is just packed with balanced notes and brings out all of the natural flavors in the bean oils.

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Great coffee isn’t one size fits all. That’s why we created our Coffee Bundle, giving you the freedom to build your own lineup from the Black Circle Coffee collection. Choose any three full-size 12oz bags for $49 and create a bundle that fits your taste, routine, or brewing style. Whether you’re stocking up on a favorite roast, mixing different origins, or selecting coffees for the whole household, the choice is yours. Prefer rich, bold dark roasts? Go for three. Love balanced medium roasts? Build your bundle your way. Want to explore a variety of flavor profiles? Mix and match across the collection. Every coffee is roasted in small batches and roasted to order, so each bag arrives with the freshness and quality Black Circle Coffee is known for. Three full-size bags. One great value. Built entirely around your preferences.

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