Kenya Swara
49th Parallel Coffee RoastersAbout This Coffee
Kenya Swara is a traditional washed coffee sourced from small estates in Central and Western Kenya, grown at elevations between 1700 and 1900 meters. It consists of a blend of the Ruiru 11, SL28, and SL34 varieties. The coffee has a full mouthfeel with creamy notes and complex citrus, including grapefruit, especially in the finish. It is roasted to a medium light level suitable for filter brewing.
Origin
Central Kenya (Kenya)
Western Kenya (Kenya)
Flavor Notes
Citrus Fruit, Grapefruit, Creamy
Roast Level
Medium Light
Processing
Washed
Typology
ArabicaSL-28, SL-34, Ruiru-11
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49th Parallel Coffee Roasters
49th Parallel has been a heavyweight in the Vancouver coffee scene since 2004, when brothers Vince and Michael Piccolo set out to bring world-class specialty coffee to the West Coast before it was trendy. They were early pioneers of the direct trade model, which sees them traveling extensively to build face-to-face relationships with farmers. Their roasting style is famous for its consistency and balance; they avoid the ultra-light, acidic "lemon juice" profiles in favor of developing sweetness and body that appeals to both coffee nerds and casual drinkers. It was voted Vancouver’s #1 roastery in 2025.
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