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 **12 coffees** from **6 roasters** . Those coffees most often come from **Kenya** . They are usually **washed** — 11 of the 12 with a recorded process. Tasters also noted **honey** , **mandarin orange** , **milk chocolate** and **peach** in the same cuppings. 12 coffees tracked 6 roasters offering 4 growing origins 19 cuppings logged Based on 19 cuppings logged here, most recently November 11, 2026. Where it's grown [ Kenya 7 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/kenya) [ Honduras 3 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/honduras) [ Costa Rica 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/costa-rica) [ Uganda 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/uganda) How it tastes here Descriptors tasters reached for across 19 cuppings of this variety. [ honey×6](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ mandarin orange×3](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/142 "mandarin orange") [ milk chocolate×3](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") [ peach×3](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ brown sugar×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/28 "brown sugar") [ cherry×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ dark chocolate×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark 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") [ berries×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/199 "berries") How it's processed 12 of the 12 coffees record a process. Washed 11 Natural 1 Roasters working with SL28 [ HC Heart Coffee Roasters 6 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters) [ BC Broadcast Coffee Roasters 2 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/308-broadcast-coffee-roasters) [ AC April Coffee Roasters 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/10-april-coffee-roasters) [ DC DOMA Coffee Roasting Company 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/268-doma-coffee-roasting-company) [ 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 12 coffees from 6 roasters. Those coffees most often come from Kenya. They are usually washed — 11 of the 12 with a recorded process. Tasters also noted honey, mandarin orange, milk chocolate and peach in the same cuppings. ### Which coffees are grown from SL28? 12 coffees are grown from SL28, including Kenya Swara by Broadcast Coffee Roasters, Crossfade by Broadcast Coffee Roasters and Volcán Azul Washed SL28 by April Coffee Roasters. ### Where is SL28 grown? Those coffees most often come from Kenya. ### What flavors does SL28 show? Tasters also noted honey, mandarin orange, milk chocolate and peach in the same cuppings. Coffees ### [ Kenya Swara ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/210-kenya-swara) by [Broadcast Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/308-broadcast-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34), [Batian](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/7-batian), [Ruiru 11](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/29-ruiru-11) Country [Kenya](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/kenya) Region Kirinyaga Elevation 1600-1800m First noted Oct 31, 2026 Last tasted Nov 11, 2026 1 cupping [ berries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/199 "berries") [ milk chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") [ jammy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/169 "jammy") ### [ Crossfade ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/209-crossfade) by [Broadcast Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/308-broadcast-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Typica](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica), [Ruiru 11](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/29-ruiru-11), [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34) Country [Kenya](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/kenya) Region Kirinyaga Elevation 1400-2000m First noted Oct 31, 2026 0 cuppings ### [ Volcán Azul Washed SL28 ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/208-volcan-azul-washed-sl28) by [April Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/10-april-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28) Country [Costa Rica](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/costa-rica) Source Volcán Azul First noted Oct 31, 2026 Last tasted Oct 31, 2026 1 cupping [ red cherries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/266 "red cherries") [ nougat](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/31 "nougat") [ florals](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/267 "florals") ### [ Uganda 96 Hour Natural ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/202-uganda-96-hour-natural) by [DOMA Coffee Roasting Company](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/268-doma-coffee-roasting-company) Process Natural Varieties [SL14](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/102-sl14), [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [Nyasaland](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/103-nyasaland) Country [Uganda](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/uganda) Region Mt. Elgon Elevation 1400 - 2000 maslm Harvest 2026 Source The Coffee Yards/norman Mukuru First noted Oct 05, 2026 Last tasted Oct 05, 2026 1 cupping [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ fudge](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/128 "fudge") [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ lemon candy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/251 "lemon candy") ### [ Kenya Gachuiro AB ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/189-kenya-gachuiro-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 First noted Aug 29, 2026 Last tasted Aug 29, 2026 1 cupping [ marionberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/177 "marionberry") [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ hibiscus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/59 "hibiscus") [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") ### [ 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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[ ### [ Reko Ethiopia ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/212-reko-ethiopia) by [Ruby Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/184-ruby-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Kurume](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/95-kurume), [Ethiopian Heirlooms](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/38-ethiopian-heirlooms) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Kochere Elevation 1850-2100m Source Reko Washing Station First noted Nov 10, 2026 Last tasted Nov 10, 2026 1 cupping [ lemon meringue](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/268 "lemon meringue") [ lavender](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/57 "lavender") [ apricot](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot") [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/212-reko-ethiopia) [ ### [ Organic Ethiopia ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/211-organic-ethiopia) by [Portland Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/309-portland-coffee-roasters) Certifications Organic Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) First noted Nov 02, 2026 Last tasted Nov 02, 2026 1 cupping [ floral](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/105 "floral") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/211-organic-ethiopia) [ ### [ Crossfade ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/209-crossfade) by [Broadcast Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/308-broadcast-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Typica](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica), [Ruiru 11](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/29-ruiru-11), [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34) Country [Kenya](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/kenya) Region Kirinyaga Elevation 1400-2000m First noted Oct 31, 2026 0 cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/209-crossfade) [ ### [ Kenya Swara ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/210-kenya-swara) by [Broadcast Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/308-broadcast-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34), [Batian](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/7-batian), [Ruiru 11](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/29-ruiru-11) Country [Kenya](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/kenya) Region Kirinyaga Elevation 1600-1800m First noted Oct 31, 2026 Last tasted Nov 11, 2026 1 cupping [ berries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/199 "berries") [ milk chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") [ jammy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/169 "jammy") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/210-kenya-swara) [ ### [ Volcán Azul Washed SL28 ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/208-volcan-azul-washed-sl28) by [April Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/10-april-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28) Country [Costa Rica](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/costa-rica) Source Volcán Azul First noted Oct 31, 2026 Last tasted Oct 31, 2026 1 cupping [ red cherries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/266 "red cherries") [ nougat](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/31 "nougat") [ florals](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/267 "florals") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/208-volcan-azul-washed-sl28) [ ### [ Gotiti, Ethiopia ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/207-gotiti-ethiopia) by [Ritual Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Heirloom](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/84-heirloom) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Yirgacheffe Source Gotiti washing station First noted Oct 23, 2026 Last tasted Oct 23, 2026 1 cupping [ melon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/180 "melon") [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ black tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ meyer lemon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/103 "meyer lemon") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/207-gotiti-ethiopia) [ ### [ Arturo Paz, Dark Room Dried: Natural Geisha, Honduras ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/206-arturo-paz-dark-room-dried-natural-geisha-honduras) by [Ritual Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) Process Natural Varieties [Geisha](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/16-geisha) Country [Honduras](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/honduras) Harvest June 2026 Source El Itacayo First noted Oct 20, 2026 Last tasted Oct 20, 2026 1 cupping [ elderflower syrup](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/264 "elderflower syrup") [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ stonefruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/102 "stonefruit") [ citrus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") [ candied tropical fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/265 "candied tropical fruit") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/206-arturo-paz-dark-room-dried-natural-geisha-honduras) [ ### [ Indian coffee beans from Coorg, Karnataka, India ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/205-indian-coffee-beans-from-coorg-karnataka-india) by [Paul John Caffeine](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/307-paul-john-caffeine) Country [India](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/india) Region Karnataka Source Indian Coffee Beans From Coorg, Karnataka, India First noted Oct 14, 2026 Last tasted Oct 14, 2026 1 cupping ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/205-indian-coffee-beans-from-coorg-karnataka-india) [ ### [ Jhoan Vergara Las Flores Pink Bourbon ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/204-jhoan-vergara-las-flores-pink-bourbon) by [Kafiex Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/249-kafiex-roasters) Process Thermal Shock Washed Varieties [Pink Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/1-pink-bourbon) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Huila Source Jhoan Vergara First noted Oct 13, 2026 Last tasted Oct 13, 2026 1 cupping [ froot loops](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/262 "froot loops") [ candied lemon drop](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/263 "candied lemon drop") [ green apple](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/116 "green apple") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/204-jhoan-vergara-las-flores-pink-bourbon) [ ### [ Mama Cherri ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/203-mama-cherri) by [Creature Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/84-creature-coffee) Process Washed Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Catuaí](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/11-catuai) Country [Costa Rica](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/costa-rica) Region Coto Brus Source Doña Isa First noted Oct 09, 2026 Last tasted Oct 09, 2026 1 cupping [ cherry pie](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/141 "cherry pie") [ caramel corn](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/261 "caramel corn") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/203-mama-cherri) [ ### [ Uganda 96 Hour Natural ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/202-uganda-96-hour-natural) by [DOMA Coffee Roasting Company](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/268-doma-coffee-roasting-company) Process Natural Varieties [SL14](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/102-sl14), [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [Nyasaland](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/103-nyasaland) Country [Uganda](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/uganda) Region Mt. Elgon Elevation 1400 - 2000 maslm Harvest 2026 Source The Coffee Yards/norman Mukuru First noted Oct 05, 2026 Last tasted Oct 05, 2026 1 cupping [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ fudge](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/128 "fudge") [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ lemon candy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/251 "lemon candy") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/202-uganda-96-hour-natural) [ ### [ Mustefa Abakeno ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/201-mustefa-abakeno) by [Marigold Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/252-marigold-coffee) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Oromia First noted Oct 05, 2026 Last tasted Oct 05, 2026 1 cupping [ orange peel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/132 "orange peel") [ honeysuckle](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/62 "honeysuckle") [ cacao nibs](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/241 "cacao nibs") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/201-mustefa-abakeno)