Variety
SL28
Origin: Kenya (Scott Laboratories selection)
SL28 is a Kenyan selection known for its intense, wine-like acidity and blackcurrant character. Grown experimentally in Panama, it offers a distinctive, vibrant cup.
Botanical and breeding background sourced below; sensory claims are attributed per seller.
Breeding and selection history
A Scott Agricultural Laboratories (Kenya) selection from the drought-resistant Tanganyika lineage, developed in the 1930s–50s; famous for Kenya's intense, complex cups.
Accepted names and aliases
SL 28 / SL-28.
Characteristics
Drought tolerant, distinctive acidity
Typical flavor (attributed)
Blackcurrant, wine-like, bright acidity
Seller-attributed descriptors — never a guarantee from the variety name.
Documented Panama records
No verified commercial Panama SL28 offers at the 2026-10-01 check. An SL28 lot appeared among Best of Panama 2026 competition entries per trade social posts — competition presence, not a purchasable lot.
Sources
Facts reviewed 2026-10-01← All varieties