Tanzania
Ngila Estate SL28 - Tanzania
Ngila Estate SL28 - Tanzania
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Washed / Wet
SL28
1500 - 1600
Regular
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What to Expect
This Tanzanian SL28 from Ngila Estate brings the jammy, fruit-forward character the variety is famous for in Kenya, but with a roast profile built for espresso. Expect blueberry to lead, backed by golden raisin sweetness and a darker prune note that anchors the cup.
The Cup
The body is medium to full, with a syrupy, structured mouthfeel that holds up well in milk. Acidity is moderate rather than piercing — bright enough to keep the fruit notes lively, but rounded by the espresso roast. This is a clean, washed coffee with no funk, just clear, jammy fruit character that cuts through milk surprisingly well. The blueberry note is distinct enough to survive a flat white, which is rare.
Who This Is For
This suits espresso drinkers who want fruit without sacrificing body, and milk drinkers who are tired of chocolate-only profiles. It's also a good choice for anyone curious about SL28 outside Kenya.
If you prefer delicate, tea-like filter coffees or very high acidity, this medium-dark roast will feel too heavy and muted.
Best for: Espresso and milk drinkers who want jammy fruit that doesn't disappear under steam.
How to Brew This Coffee
Start with espresso — the roast was designed for it, and the blueberry note is structured enough to shine in milk drinks. Try it on an Aeropress if you want a concentrated, fruit-forward black coffee with good body. For a cleaner, more delicate take on the fruit, a V60 will open up the golden raisin sweetness and let the acidity breathe.
Tanzania
Ngila Estate SL28 - Tanzania
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Description from Roaster
The SL28 variety is most commonly associated with Kenya, but this lot from Tanzania’s Ngila Estate beautifully showcases what the variety can achieve just across the border. We approached this roast with espresso in mind, focusing on highlighting a distinct, jammy blueberry no...Description from Roaster
The SL28 variety is most commonly associated with Kenya, but this lot from Tanzania’s Ngila Estate beautifully showcases what the variety can achieve just across the border.
We approached this roast with espresso in mind, focusing on highlighting a distinct, jammy blueberry note that defines the cup. What makes this coffee particularly interesting, though, is its versatility.
Brewed black—whether pulled as a shot, plunged on an AeroPress, or poured as a filter—it’s vibrant and fruit-forward. But where it really surprised us is in milk. The blueberry note is structured enough to cut right through, making for a really distinctive, sweet flat white.
This description comes from KOTA Coffee, who roasts this coffee. For the fullest product detail, you can also see their own listing at Artefact Coffee
Ways to Brew
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Espresso
An intense, concentrated brewing method that forces hot water through finely-ground coffee under high pressure. This produces a small, powerful shot with rich crema, serving as the foundation for countless coffee drinks while delivering bold flavors and aromatic complexity.
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Aeropress
An innovative, portable brewing device that uses air pressure to extract coffee quickly and efficiently. This versatile method allows for experimentation with brewing times and techniques, producing anything from espresso-style concentrates to smooth, full-flavored cups with remarkable consistency.
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V60
V60 is a popular Japanese, cone-shaped pour-over coffee dripper designed for brewing clean, aromatic, and flavorful coffee. Known for its 60-degree angle, large single hole, and internal spiral ribs, it optimises water flow for a precise, quick, and customisable brewing process, typically 2-3 minutes.
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