Ruera PB - Kenya {Washed}

Technical Sheet

Roaster: Good Life Coffee
Origin: Kiambu, Kenya
Producer: Ruera Estate
Altitude: 1,577 masl
Varietals: SL-34 · Ruiru 11 · SL-28 · Batian
Process: Washed
Profile: Gooseberry · Pineapple · Liquorice
Format: 225 g
Ideal for: Filter

Why do we like it?

We like it for its energy and clarity. It's a coffee with vibrant acidity, tropical sweetness, and an interesting evolution in the cup, where the liquorice finish adds a lot of personality.

Who should buy this coffee?

✓ Lovers of Kenyan coffees with fruity and bright profiles.
✓ Those who enjoy complex and nuanced filter coffees.
✓ People looking for a juicy, clean cup with distinct acidity.

Ruera PB is a washed coffee from Ruera Estate, located in Kiambu, Kenya, a region renowned for its coffees with high aromatic intensity and fruity profiles.

This coffee grows on red volcanic soils in the rolling hills of Kiambu, at 1,577 meters above sea level, approximately 15 km from the town of Ruiru. The estate covers 190 hectares and cultivates varieties such as SL-34, Ruiru 11, SL-28, and Batian.

In the cup, Ruera PB stands out for its vibrant and juicy character. Blackcurrant acidity provides a fresh and bright sensation, while pineapple sweetness adds a tropical dimension. As the coffee cools, an elegant licorice finish appears, completing a complex and nuanced cup.

The term PB (Peaberry) refers to a special type of bean that develops with only one seed inside the cherry, instead of the usual two. This natural phenomenon occurs in a small proportion of fruits, and these beans are separated during the selection process to form independent lots.

Ruera Estate is managed by Coffee Management Services Ltd (CMS), an organization with extensive agronomic experience and a strong commitment to sustainability. Their practices include reforestation, erosion control, and responsible waste management, in addition to direct investments in the local community through employment, education, and healthcare services.

Process

This coffee has been processed using the Washed method.

The cherries are hand-picked and carefully processed to ensure the quality of the lot. After pulping and washing, the beans undergo a drying process that preserves the clarity and expression of the coffee.

The result is a clean, bright, and complex cup, highlighted by fresh fruit, tropical sweetness, and a long, distinctive finish.

Sensory summary
Blackcurrant
Pineapple
Licorice

About the Roaster

Founded in Helsinki in 2012, Good Life Coffee began as a small café with a simple mission: serve coffee that truly tastes good and elevates everyday life. Today, it has grown into an internationally awarded roastery, known for clean, balanced, and flavour-driven coffees.

Working closely with trusted producers around the world, Good Life Coffee focuses on sourcing fresh, seasonal harvests and building long-term relationships to ensure consistent quality. Their roasting philosophy is simple — respect the raw material and highlight each coffee’s natural character.

With multiple awards, including Nordic Best Roaster 2024, Good Life Coffee stands as one of the leading names in Nordic specialty coffee.

For them, coffee isn’t just a drink — it’s a good life.