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SL-28/SL-34 Reviews

We found 230 reviews for SL-28/SL-34. The reviews below appear in reverse chronological order by review date. Older reviews may no longer accurately reflect current versions of the same coffee.


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Kakalove Cafe

Kenya Washed Kiambu Yara Estate PB Top

Review Date: May 2026
Price: NT $400/8 ounces
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Bright, savory-sweet, classically structured. Red currant, pink grapefruit, cocoa nib, cedar and sweet tomato emerge in an elegantly balanced cup with vibrant, sparkling acidity and a round, satiny-smooth body. The finish narrows gracefully toward lingering citrus, dark chocolate, and softly herbaceous notes characteristic of many top Kenya coffees.

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94

Durango Coffee Company

Costa Rica Las Lajas SL28

Review Date: May 2026
Price: $30.00/12 ounces
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Vibrant, sweetly fruit-forward. Red currant, orange zest, cocoa nib, tea rose and sugarcane in aroma and cup. Juicy, high-toned acidity; lightly creamy mouthfeel. The finish is vivid and resonant, carrying berry, citrus and floral sweetness into the long.

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93

Roadmap CoffeeWorks

Costa Rica La Galera

Review Date: Apr 2026
Price: $30.00/12 ounces

Sweetly structured, fruit- and caramel-toned. Date, Meyer lemon zest, salted caramel, almond butter and marjoram in aroma and cup. Gently bright acidity; lithe, silky body. The finish is smooth and lingering, with notes of caramel and citrus.

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96

Paradise Roasters

Kona SL34 Peaberry

Review Date: Mar 2026
Price: $50.00/4 ounces

Bright, juicy, vibrantly sweet. Passionfruit, pink grapefruit zest, cocoa nib, vanilla, cashew butter in aroma and cup. High-toned, juicy acidity; very viscous, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Long lingering, resonant, flavor-saturated finish.

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94

Caoban Coffee

El Salvador Finca Las Brumas SL28 Tablon La Montaña Anaerobic Lot 226

Review Date: Jan 2026
Price: NT $300/100 grams

Expressive and layered. Blackberry, pineapple taffy, violet, bay leaf, and dark chocolate in aroma and cup. Juicy-bright acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. The finish lingers with berry sweetness and rich chocolate notes.

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94

1980 Cafe

Nakuru Plumoir Single-Variety SL 34 AA Top

Review Date: Jan 2026
Price: NT 590/8 ounces

Vivid and classically structured. Black currant, red plum, pink grapefruit zest, violet, and cocoa nib in aroma and cup. Energetic, high-definition acidity; full, satiny-smooth mouthfeel. The finish leads with dark fruit and floral tones with a cocoa nib undercurrent.

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94

JBC Coffee Roasters

Emerson Narváez SL28 Colombia

Review Date: Jan 2026
Price: $26.00/8 ounces
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Sweetly expressive and composed. Red apple, raspberry, orange zest, magnolia, and cocoa nib in aroma and cup. Lively but measured acidity; smooth, rounded mouthfeel. The finish tapers gracefully, highlighting fruit sweetness and restrained cocoa.

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95

JBC Coffee Roasters

Kamagogo Kenya

Review Date: Jan 2026
Price: $28.00/12 ounces
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Juicy and classically structured. Black currant, pink grapefruit zest, red plum, marjoram, and cocoa nib in aroma and cup. Bright, energetic acidity; dense, creamy body. The finish is vibrant and sustained, carrying fruit intensity and savory herbaceousness into a rich cocoa long.

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JBC Coffee Roasters

Gatugi Kenya

Review Date: Jan 2026
Price: $28.00/12 ounces
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Dramatic, saturated, incisive. Blackcurrant, ruby grapefruit, tomato leaf, honeycomb, dark chocolate in aroma and cup. Crisp, sweet-savory acidity; plush, viscous mouthfeel. The finish is long and echoing, layering currant and citrus over savory florals and cocoa.

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93

Durango Coffee Company

Costa Rica Las Lajas SL28

Review Date: Dec 2025
Price: $30.00/12 ounces
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Sweet-toned, crisply fruity. Notes of pink grapefruit, narcissus, ripe mango, vanilla and dark chocolate in aroma and cup. Gently bright acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. The finish is lively and persistent with citrus brightness and cocoa sweetness.

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95

JBC Coffee Roasters

Wilton Benitez SL28 Ultrasonic

Review Date: Nov 2025
Price: $40.00/8 ounces
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Highly aromatic and sweet-toned. Dried strawberry, tangerine, cardamom blossom, panela, and cocoa nib in aroma and cup. The acidity is crystalline and vibrant, high-toned yet composed; silky-smooth mouthfeel. Long, lingering aftertaste carrying florals and complex citrus into a cocoa-nib and panela finish.

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93

Second Spin Roasting

Colombia Edison Argote SL 28 Advanced Natural

Review Date: Nov 2025
Price: $32.00/12 ounces

Vibrant, fruit-forward. Pink guava, raspberry liqueur and blood orange, supported by cocoa nib and chamomile in both aroma and cup. Acidity is buoyant and juicy; body is crisp and velvety, without heaviness. The finish offers ripe fruit and an enticing sweet herbaceousness.

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94

SÖT Coffee Roaster

Kenya Kirinyaga Gakuyuini

Review Date: Nov 2025
Price: $23.00/150 grams
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Bright, juicy, intricately layered. Black currant, pink grapefruit, wild honey, candied violet, ripe tomato. Lively, juicy acidity; delicate, silky texture. Long, resonant finish with fruit and floral persistence and an umami undercurrent.

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93

El Gran Cafe

Finca San José Ocaña SL28

Review Date: Oct 2025
Price: $20.00/12 ounces

Complex and lively. Red currant, maple syrup, cocoa nib, heirloom rose, mandarin zest in aroma and cup. Juicy, high-toned acidity; creamy mouthfeel. The finish is fruit-sweet, supported by citrus zest.

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95

Heady Cup Coffee Roasters

Tanzania SL28 Neel & Kavita Vahora

Review Date: Oct 2025
Price: $40.00/12 ounces

Aromatically mesmerizing. Blackberry, star jasmine, cocoa nib, blood orange, wild honey in aroma and cup. Bright, winey acidity; creamy, viscous mouthfeel. The finish is long and sweetly resonant, carrying the promise of the cup into the long.

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94

Magnolia Coffee

Costa Rica Las Lajas SL28 Black Diamond

Review Date: Oct 2025
Price: $30.00/12 ounces
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Deeply sweet-savory, complex, resonant. Blackberry, plum, cocoa powder, molasses, gardenia in aroma and cup. Gentle, winey acidity; round, viscous mouthfeel. The finish is long and lush, with cocoa and fruit sweetness persisting into a soft floral note.

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94

Euphora Coffee

Kenya Euphora SP Peaberry

Review Date: Sep 2025
Price: $10.00/4 ounces
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Bright, layered, quite juicy. Blackcurrant and pink grapefruit zest up front, supported by tea rose, salted caramel, and a hint of sweet tomato vine. Juicy, citrus-toned acidity; syrupy, buoyant mouthfeel. The finish is crisp, with lingering notes of sweet citrus and blackcurrant.

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94

Buon Caffe

Kenya Kiambu Kiairia Gititu Washed AA Top

Review Date: Aug 2025
Price: NT $529/8 ounces

Stone fruit-driven, briskly floral. White peach, elderflower, maple candy, black tea, pink grapefruit in aroma and cup. Juicy-sweet structure with vivid, citric acidity; silky, buoyant mouthfeel. Finish is propelled by peach and pink grapefruit notes, trailing into tea-like florals and warm maple in the long.

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94

Kafe Coffee Roastery

Kenya Kiairia Gititu

Review Date: Jul 2025
Price: NT $250/100 grams

Currant-toned, exuberantly floral. Red currant, violet, brown sugar, clove, black licorice in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart structure with bold, juicy acidity; rounded, syrupy mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of red currant and black licorice.

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Kakalove Cafe

Kenya Washed Nyeri Hill AB Cheetah Lot

Review Date: Jul 2025
Price: NT $340/8 ounces
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Savory-sweet, richly spiced-toned. Black currant, lavender, brown butter, pink pepper, licorice in aroma and cup. Juicy, wine-like structure with complex, layered acidity; round, silky-smooth mouthfeel. The finish leads with black currant and licorice notes, complicated by spice-toned florals.

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