{"product_id":"sey-ruarai-sl28-34-aa-separation-kenya","title":"SEY -  Ruarai - SL28 \u0026 34, AA Separation | Kenya","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"130d4519-399f-4f31-a4a9-30330ee2c914\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-29\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:c84728c4-a51b-457e-939a-4ff1fcdc171b-15\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-30\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"18332f08-6375-45b6-9767-9a9d31dcc134\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKenya — Ruarai AA Separation SL28 \u0026amp; SL34 (Washed)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTastes Like — 🌺 Rose Hips • 🍇 Pomegranate • 🍊 Candied Grapefruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple Producers (Ruarai Washing Station)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruarai Washing Station\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nyeri, Kenya (Western Slopes of Mount Kenya)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e SL28 \u0026amp; SL34\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1783 MASL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTRO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is our first release from Kenya this season. This coffee comes from Nyeri on the western slopes of Mount Kenya—one of the most famous coffee-producing regions in the world. In the cup we find rose hips, pomegranate, and candied grapefruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is our second year working with the Ruarai washing station, located in the highlands on the southwestern slopes of Mt. Kenya. The hills and producers in this region are known for producing dense coffees with complex profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOur appreciation for Kenyan coffee runs deep, and despite the increasing challenges of production in this remarkable place, it remains one of our favourite profiles. We will continue to invest in this region alongside producers working to build something better each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Washed process at Ruarai involves:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🍒 \u003cstrong\u003eHand-Picked at Peak Ripeness\u003c\/strong\u003e — Selective harvesting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e👁️ \u003cstrong\u003eHand-Sorting\u003c\/strong\u003e — Only the very best cherries selected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🔧 \u003cstrong\u003eDe-Pulping\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mechanical removal of skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🧪 \u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e — ~24 hours fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eChannel Floating\u003c\/strong\u003e — Density sorting, defect removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🌊 \u003cstrong\u003eSoaking\u003c\/strong\u003e — Overnight soak in fresh water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eRaised Bed Drying\u003c\/strong\u003e — 15 days with continual turning and hand-sorting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis meticulous processing creates the dense coffees with complex profiles characteristic of this renowned region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CUP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eRose hips, pomegranate, and candied grapefruit. Our first release from Kenya this season, from the Ruarai washing station on the southwestern slopes of Mt. Kenya in Nyeri—one of the most famous coffee-producing regions in the world. The hills and producers here are known for producing dense coffees with complex profiles from the legendary SL28 and SL34 varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🌺 \u003cstrong\u003eRose Hips\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🍇 \u003cstrong\u003ePomegranate\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🍊 \u003cstrong\u003eCandied Grapefruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWhat is the roast recency?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSEY doesn't advertise a roast preference to Filter or Espresso, instead they are roasted for the best amongst both - often called Omniroast. That being said, SEY  typically roast light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend brewing with beans that are \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eat least two weeks off roast\u003c\/span\u003e. All beans are roasted to peak flavour at around 8-12 weeks. We have the option to either purchase standard beans (at least 2 weeks but no longer than 6 weeks off roast), or rested beans (at least 7 weeks off roast, no longer than 12). For peak flavour, if you are looking to use immediately, we recommend purchasing the rested beans. If you are adding to your rotation of beans, we recommend purchasing the standard and allowing the beans to naturally rest and mature whilst you rotate through other beans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SEY Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57570433925494,"sku":"SEY-RUARAI-SL2834-AA","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9152\/5021\/files\/2026Ruarai_AaSeparation-Kenya_2560x_38d00b5c-c3f0-4748-abe4-c326e0f1d918.webp?v=1774637489","url":"https:\/\/sigmacoffee.co.uk\/de\/products\/sey-ruarai-sl28-34-aa-separation-kenya","provider":"Sigma Coffee UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}