Simba

Introducing Simba from Nandi, Kenya. Yes, Simba, as in 'Lion' in Swahili.

This is a washed coffee from a less-trodden part of coffee production, Lion Hills, Tinderet in Nandi County. It's in the Western part of Kenya within the Rift Valley region.

• Taste notes: Blackcurrant, Dark chocolate
• Acidity: Low acidity (lowest among Coffee Plus 254 coffees)
• Body: Medium Body
• Sweetness: Medium Sweetness
• Roast Level: Medium
• Altitude: 1,700 meters above sea level
• Varietals:  Batian, Ruiru 11
• Coffee Grade (Kenyan system): AB
• Process: Fully washed
• Producers: Edward Barngentuny
  

Best for filter (pourover, Chemex, Aeropress) and works well in espresso.

What makes Simba different?

Simba is a product of our partnership with Lion Hills Coffee (USA), particularly with Alison Tuiyott, the founder. After an initial meeting in early 2025, we coalesced around the need to have more Kenyan coffee in the market, and more young people involved in the industry. In January 2026, we met our goal of sponsoring a student through Barista School. A first of many. 

This is a single-estate /single-family coffee from Alison's family.