Kamavindi Coffee

Founded in 1958 by John Njiru Mbature and Anna Rwamba, the Kamavindi Coffee Estate has grown from just 100 to 10,000 trees. Today, the third-generation family-run estate specialises in premium Arabica varieties and invests heavily in careful farming and processing practices, from selective cherry picking to precise drying and rigorous cupping.

Cherries are hand-picked, sorted, and dried on raised beds under direct sunlight for up to seven days, with regular turning to ensure even drying and prevent over-fermentation.

The result is a complex and vibrant cup, with rich red wine depth, juicy blackcurrant and raspberry sweetness, and delicate floral notes of elderflower. This coffee shines when drunk black - as a pour-over or cafetiere. Our head roaster Claire says, “This is one of the tastiest Kenyans I've had all year - a truly amazing example of the best flavours of the country.”

How do I brew this coffee? Explore our brew guides to find the right method for you. 

V60/pour over: brings out lighter, fruity notes

Espresso machine: highlights sweetness and body

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• Drink filter coffee
• Like rich fruity, floral flavours

200g makes about 12 cups.

500g makes about 30 cups.

1kg makes about 60 cups.

2kg makes about 120 cups.

If you're new to us, a 200g bag is a good way to try a coffee first.

Whole bean: grind it fresh yourself, just before you brew.

Medium grind: cafetière, filter, V60, AeroPress, moka pot, and low-pressure machines like SMEG, Dualit and the smaller Sage machines.

Fine grind: espresso machines.

Having trouble with your grind? Get in touch.

Your coffee will usually have been roasted within 10 days of reaching you. It tastes best within 5 weeks of roasting, though it can still taste great after that.

All our coffees work with any brew method. Our brew guides will help you find the right one for you.

Want more help? Book a home barista course and learn to brew like a pro.

Delivery is £3.65 under £30, £2.75 under £45, and free over £45 or on any subscription.

We send orders by Royal Mail 48hr or DPD, and you choose at checkout. Orders go out the next working day, or the same day for DPD Tracked orders placed before 12pm. Subscription orders go by Royal Mail 48hr. More about delivery

If you don't love the taste, our Taste Guarantee means we'll replace it with a coffee of your choice or refund you.

If something is missing, wrong or damaged, email orders@volcanocoffeeworks.com or call 020 3876 0876. We reply to emails within 24 hours, Monday to Friday. Coffee is perishable, so we can't take returns once it's been sent.