Kamundu AA

250g tube

Origin: Kenya - Kiambu

Producer: Kamundu Estate / Sasini

Variety: SL28, SL34

Process: Washed

Tasting Notes: Hibiscus, Red Currant, Cranberry

Roast date: 07 September 2026

Roasted for: Filter

A beautifully classic Kenyan profile: bright, structured and packed with tart red fruit. Cranberry and red currant bring a juicy, vibrant acidity, while hibiscus adds a floral, slightly tea-like character. Clean and refreshing, with the kind of crisp definition that makes Kenyan coffees so distinctive on filter.

Roaster’s Description

This AA Top grade lot comes from Kamundu Estate in Kiambu, a 155-hectare coffee farm now owned and operated by Sasini, a publicly listed company with majority Kenyan ownership. The estate forms part of a long coffee-growing tradition in Kiambu, a region just outside Nairobi known historically for its large coffee estates.

Sasini places particular emphasis on its workers and surrounding communities, providing benefits including housing, early childhood education, union membership and guaranteed wages above the minimum. Together with Covoya and its customers, it has also supported the nearby Njenga Karume Primary School, including the construction of a computer lab designed to give students greater access to digital skills.

Kiambu offers excellent conditions for Arabica production, with iron-rich semi-volcanic soils, abundant sunshine and elevations reaching around 2,000 metres above sea level. Cool nights at these higher elevations allow the coffee cherries to mature slowly, helping develop the acidity and complexity characteristic of the region.

This lot undergoes the traditional Kenyan fully washed process. Selected cherries are pre-graded and depulped before fermenting in water tanks for 12–48 hours to remove the remaining mucilage. The parchment is then washed and graded through channels, where the densest beans are separated as the highest-quality lots. Finally, the coffee is soaked in clean water and sun-dried on raised African beds for two to three weeks, regularly turned and protected from moisture and intense midday heat.

Brew It Right

All coffees are sold exclusively as whole beans.

Grinding just before brewing preserves aromatics, structure, and clarity in the cup. For that reason, JONNY does not offer pre-ground coffee.

If you don’t yet own a grinder, consider this your sign. A proper grinder will elevate your coffee more than almost any other tool. (You’ll find a curated selection of hand grinders here.)

In the meantime, make friends with your local barista and ask them to grind the beans for your preferred brew method. They’ll understand.

Freshness, With Intention

Every coffee lists its roast date. I am committed to offering beans at their optimal drinking window. Freshly roasted coffee needs time to rest:

• Filter coffee is typically best starting 7 days after roast.

• Espresso benefits from 10–14 days of rest for balance and stability.

Coffee remains vibrant for several months when stored properly, but for peak clarity and sweetness, I recommend enjoying it within 4 months of the roast date. To maintain high standards:

• Coffees that reach 6 weeks from roast are offered at a reduced price.

• Coffees that reach 12 weeks from roast are removed from inventory.

This ensures that what arrives at your door reflects the level of quality I stand behind.

Coffee Orders

All coffee sales are final. Due to the perishable nature of roasted coffee, returns and refunds are not accepted.

That said, if there is a mistake with your order or your coffee arrives damaged, please email ciao@jonnyroma.com with:

• Your order number

• A brief description of the issue

• Clear photos of the package and product

Any issue will be reviewed carefully and handled as quickly as possible.