KENYA TEGU AB LOT 5991

In the highlands of Kenya where volcanic soil meets cool mountain air, Tegu Factory stands as one of Nyeri’s defining producers of clarity and vibrancy. Near Karatina, the station operates under the Tekangu Farmers’ Cooperative Society alongside Karogoto and Ngunguru. Since 1969 the cooperative has grown to support around 1,200 smallholder farmers, each tending small plots across the surrounding villages.

The farms carry both heritage and evolution. SL28 and SL34 remain deeply rooted in the region, valued for resilience and their ability to endure drier seasons. Alongside them are Batian and Ruiru 11, newer varieties introduced to improve resistance and shorten production cycles. Together they shape a landscape where tradition and progress move side by side, preserving the character that defines Kenyan coffee.

Tegu carries the depth and clarity that make fully washed Kenyan coffee so captivating while offering a softer expression of the style. On filter a deep cola like sweetness runs through the cup with fresh bay leaf fragrance and intense grape candy followed by a gentle allspice character. As it cools mulberry becomes more pronounced and brings a softer layer of sweetness. On espresso the profile turns fruitier with black cherry and ciku like sweetness before settling into a brown sugar finish. With milk the cup becomes creamy and nostalgic with soft malt and chocolate notes reminiscent of Milo. As it cools a gentle barley sweetness begins to surface. Tegu is a washed Kenya with an approachable character yet enough depth to keep the cup engaging.