Yellow Diamond

Farmer: Habil Olakes Origin: West Rift Valley, Kenya Process: Anaerobic Natural Varietal: Batian & Ruiru 11 Roast level: Light In the cup: plums, apple cider, honey cake - deep fruit, warm spice, and a syrupy finish Habil Olakes moved his family out to Western Kenya to get away from the city, and back to his roots. They started farming corn and chickens, flowers and honey. They kept the latter two, but turned their focus to producing coffee after hearing the enthusiasm of a friend and neighbor of theirs—Stephen Nendela of Muinami Estate who you might recognize from Juice Bomb and other bags ; )