SL28 Coffee Variety - Flavor, Origins & Roasters | Unpacking Coffee [Skip to content](#main-content) [ ![Unpacking Coffee Logo](/images/cuppin-logo.svg) Unpacking Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee) [ Coffees ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees) [ Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters) [ Cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings) [ Recipes ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes) [ Origins ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins) [ Log in ](https://unpacking.coffee/login) [ ](https://unpacking.coffee/login "Log in") [ Register ](https://unpacking.coffee/register) [ ](https://unpacking.coffee/register "Register") [ Varieties ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties) SL28 SL28 ==== Arabica variety Selection from Tanzania developed in Kenya, known for exceptional cup quality. On Unpacking Coffee, **SL28** appears in **7 coffees** from **3 roasters** . Those coffees came from **Kenya** and **Honduras** . They are usually **washed** — 7 of the 7 with a recorded process. Tasters also noted **honey** , **mandarin orange** , **peach** and **brown sugar** in the same cuppings. 7 coffees tracked 3 roasters offering 2 growing origins 15 cuppings logged Based on 15 cuppings logged here, most recently May 30, 2026. Where it's grown [ Kenya 4 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/kenya) [ Honduras 3 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/honduras) How it tastes here Descriptors tasters reached for across 15 cuppings of this variety. [ honey×5](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ mandarin orange×3](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/142 "mandarin orange") [ peach×3](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ brown sugar×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/28 "brown sugar") [ milk chocolate×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") [ pomegranate×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/139 "pomegranate") [ raspberry×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/6 "raspberry") [ rose×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/56 "rose") [ strawberry×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/7 "strawberry") [ black currant×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/207 "black currant") [ blueberry×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/8 "blueberry") [ currant×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/137 "currant") How it's processed 7 of the 7 coffees record a process. Washed 7 Roasters working with SL28 [ HC Heart Coffee Roasters 5 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters) [ JC Joe Coffee Company 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/126-joe-coffee-company) [ RC Ritual Coffee Roasters 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) Questions about SL28 in coffee ### What does SL28 taste like? Selection from Tanzania developed in Kenya, known for exceptional cup quality. On Unpacking Coffee, SL28 appears in 7 coffees from 3 roasters. Those coffees came from Kenya and Honduras. They are usually washed — 7 of the 7 with a recorded process. Tasters also noted honey, mandarin orange, peach and brown sugar in the same cuppings. ### Which coffees are grown from SL28? 7 coffees are grown from SL28, including Honduras Benjamin Paz La Salsa by Heart Coffee Roasters, Kenya Nyawira AA by Heart Coffee Roasters and Kenya Gichathaini AB by Heart Coffee Roasters. ### Where is SL28 grown? Those coffees came from Kenya and Honduras. ### What flavors does SL28 show? Tasters also noted honey, mandarin orange, peach and brown sugar in the same cuppings. Coffees ### [ Honduras Benjamin Paz La Salsa ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/157-honduras-benjamin-paz-la-salsa) by [ Heart Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28) Country [Honduras](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/honduras) Region Santa Barbara Elevation 1680-1730m Source El Cedral First noted May 30, 2026 Last tasted May 30, 2026 1 cupping [ peach](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ mandarin orange](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/142 "mandarin orange") [ honeysuckle](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/62 "honeysuckle") ### [ Kenya Nyawira AA ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/141-kenya-nyawira-aa) by [ Heart Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34) Country [Kenya](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/kenya) Region Embu Elevation 1400m First noted May 11, 2026 Last tasted May 11, 2026 1 cupping [ black currant](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/207 "black currant") [ rose hips](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/208 "rose hips") [ molasses](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/25 "molasses") ### [ Kenya Gichathaini AB ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/91-kenya-gichathaini-ab) by [ Heart Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34) Country [Kenya](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/kenya) Region Nyeri Elevation 1600-1900m Source Gichathaini Factory First noted Dec 07, 2025 Last tasted Jan 11, 2026 4 cuppings [ mandarin orange](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/142 "mandarin orange") [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ red currant](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/161 "red currant") [ peony](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/162 "peony") ### [ Honduras Jabneel Caceres El Mono ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/90-honduras-jabneel-caceres-el-mono) by [ Heart Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [Pacas](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/28-pacas) Country [Honduras](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/honduras) Region Santa Barbara First noted Dec 05, 2025 Last tasted Dec 05, 2025 1 cupping [ raspberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/6 "raspberry") [ maple syrup](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/26 "maple syrup") [ honeycomb](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/114 "honeycomb") [ pomegranate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/139 "pomegranate") ### [ Evin Moreno SL28 ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/72-evin-moreno-sl28) by [ Ritual Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28) Country [Honduras](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/honduras) Region Santa Barbara Source Evin Joel Moreno Reyes First noted Oct 09, 2025 Last tasted Oct 11, 2025 3 cuppings [ milk chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") [ peach](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ brown sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/28 "brown sugar") [ strawberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/7 "strawberry") [ malt](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/82 "malt") ### [ Kenya Kapkiyai ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/71-kenya-kapkiyai) by [ Joe Coffee Company ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/126-joe-coffee-company) Process Washed Varieties [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [Ruiru 11](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/29-ruiru-11), [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34), [Batian](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/7-batian), [K7](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/68-k7) Country [Kenya](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/kenya) Elevation 2000m Source Kapkiyai Farmer’s Cooperative First noted Oct 02, 2025 Last tasted Oct 09, 2025 3 cuppings [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ rose](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/56 "rose") [ blueberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/8 "blueberry") [ mango](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/15 "mango") [ tamarind](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/134 "tamarind") ### [ Kenya Spikes AA ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/68-kenya-spikes-aa) by [ Heart Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34) Country [Kenya](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/kenya) Region Kiambu Elevation 1630m First noted Sep 24, 2025 Last tasted Sep 24, 2025 2 cuppings [ pomegranate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/139 "pomegranate") [ currant](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/137 "currant") [ raspberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/6 "raspberry") [ iced tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/140 "iced tea") [ meyer lemon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/103 "meyer lemon") Use filters or recent searches to refine your results. 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[ ### [ Mexico Maria Méndez ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/187-mexico-maria-mendez) by [ Heart Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon) Country [Mexico](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/mexico) Region Chiapas Elevation 1400m First noted Aug 19, 2026 Last tasted Aug 19, 2026 1 cupping [ plum](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum") [ almond](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/37 "almond") [ cola](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/98 "cola") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/187-mexico-maria-mendez) [ ### [ The Answer ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/186-the-answer) by [ Cat & Cloud Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/44-cat-cloud-coffee) Process Washed, Natural Elevation 1,100-1,900m Source Various First noted Aug 17, 2026 Last tasted Aug 19, 2026 2 cuppings [ chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/108 "chocolate") [ caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/250 "fruit") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") [ berries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/199 "berries") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/186-the-answer) [ ### [ Nelson Flores ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/185-nelson-flores) by [ Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/201-sweet-bloom-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Species Arabica Varieties [Pacamara](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/27-pacamara) Country [El Salvador](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/el-salvador) Region Chalatenango Elevation 1632m First noted Aug 16, 2026 0 cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/185-nelson-flores) [ ### [ Takele Mammo ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/184-takele-mammo) by [ Cat & Cloud Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/44-cat-cloud-coffee) Process Washed Varieties [Wild Heirloom Ethiopia Arabica Cultivars](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/93-wild-heirloom-ethiopia-arabica-cultivars) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Yirgacheffe Elevation 1800 - 2100m Source Takele Mammo Denbi First noted Aug 14, 2026 Last tasted Aug 14, 2026 2 cuppings [ rooibos](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/249 "rooibos") [ apricot](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot") [ dried strawberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/248 "dried strawberry") [ black tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ watermelon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/111 "watermelon") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/184-takele-mammo) [ ### [ Juan Puerta Mango ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/183-juan-puerta-mango) by [ Resident Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/296-resident-coffee-roasters) Process Co-fermented and experimental (Mango) Varieties [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Quindío Elevation 1386m Source La Sirena First noted Aug 11, 2026 Last tasted Aug 11, 2026 3 cuppings [ mango](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/15 "mango") [ mango lollipop](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/246 "mango lollipop") [ fruit rollup](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/245 "fruit rollup") [ jumex mango nectar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/247 "jumex mango nectar") [ cream](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/86 "cream") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/183-juan-puerta-mango) [ ### [ Fondo Paez ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/182-fondo-paez) by [ Amavida Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/294-amavida-coffee-roasters) Certifications Organic Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Source Fondo Paez Cooperative First noted Aug 09, 2026 Last tasted Aug 09, 2026 1 cupping [ brown sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/28 "brown sugar") [ apricot](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot") [ caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/182-fondo-paez) [ ### [ Santa Maria ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/181-santa-maria) by [ The Boy & The Bear ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/292-the-boy-the-bear) Process Anaerobic Natural Varieties [Tabi](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/70-tabi) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Santander Source Hacienda Cafetera La Pradera First noted Aug 09, 2026 Last tasted Aug 09, 2026 1 cupping [ black tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ dried fig](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/138 "dried fig") [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/181-santa-maria) [ ### [ San Antonio La Paz ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/180-san-antonio-la-paz) by [ Water Avenue Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/291-water-avenue-coffee) Process Washed Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon), [Castillo San Ramon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/100-castillo-san-ramon) Country [Guatemala](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/guatemala) Region Sierra de Las Minas Elevation 1200-1400m First noted Aug 05, 2026 Last tasted Aug 05, 2026 1 cupping [ orange](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/17 "orange") [ caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ black walnut syrup](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/244 "black walnut syrup") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/180-san-antonio-la-paz) [ ### [ Ethiopian Kercha ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/179-ethiopian-kercha) by [ Cat & Cloud Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/44-cat-cloud-coffee) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Guji First noted Aug 03, 2026 Last tasted Aug 03, 2026 1 cupping [ milk chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") [ cane sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/29 "cane sugar") [ vanilla](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/27 "vanilla") [ strawberry ice cream](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/243 "strawberry ice cream") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/179-ethiopian-kercha) [ ### [ Finca Santa Cruz Washed ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/178-finca-santa-cruz-washed) by [ Ritual Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Typica](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica), [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon) Country [Mexico](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/mexico) Region Chiapas Harvest 2026 Source José And Karina Argüello First noted Jul 28, 2026 Last tasted Aug 04, 2026 3 cuppings [ chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/108 "chocolate") [ earl grey tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/242 "earl grey tea") [ citrus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") [ grapefruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/20 "grapefruit") [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/178-finca-santa-cruz-washed) [ ### [ Gamaliel Ríos Ortíz ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/177-gamaliel-rios-ortiz) by [ Ritual Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) Process Honey Varieties [Peñasco](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/99-penasco), [Typica](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica) Country [Mexico](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/mexico) Region Chiapas Harvest 2025 Source La Concordia First noted Jul 21, 2026 Last tasted Jul 21, 2026 1 cupping [ peach](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ citrus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") [ caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/177-gamaliel-rios-ortiz) [ ### [ Finca Santa Cruz Natural ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/176-finca-santa-cruz-natural) by [ Ritual Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) Varieties [Geisha](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/16-geisha) Country [Mexico](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/mexico) Region Chiapas Source Finca Santa Cruz First noted Jul 19, 2026 Last tasted Jul 19, 2026 1 cupping [ chilled red wine](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/240 "chilled red wine") [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ cacao nibs](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/241 "cacao nibs") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/176-finca-santa-cruz-natural)