Welcome to Kahawa
Where fresh roasted coffee is our passion
Kahawa's Origin - On the slopes of Mt. Kenya, in the town of Embu, a coffee farmer worked on a small piece of land that would generate income to support his family. This coffee farmer was my grandfather.
Growing up in Kenya, my childhood memories recall acres of coffee shrubs, rows upon rows of drying coffee beds and, most distinctly, my grandmother pan roasting the coffee beans over the fire, grinding them down with her grinding stone and serving the strong thick brew to my grandfather and the other elders in the family.
While visiting the family farm on a recent trip to Kenya, I was reminded of my family's history and tradition growing great Kenyan coffee. Experiencing a great Kenyan coffee became something I wanted to share with everyone. That's how the idea of "Kahawa" was born.
The simplicity of the word Kahawa — meaning "coffee" in Swahili–evokes the passion I feel for coffee and the origin of my dream in Kenya. This comes from the excitement of discovery in every cup and the array of tastes, flavours and aromas that linger behind the first sip.
| Monday — Friday | 8am - 7pm |
| Saturday — Sunday | 10am - 7pm |
Being able to share that experience at Kahawa with friends and guests alike solidifies that sense of adventure associated with the finally of the sip, when a smile creeps across one's face as though a secret has been discovered.
Kahawa is a warm and friendly specialty coffeehouse that features single origin fair trade and organic coffees from Africa, Latin America and South Asia. Kahawa offers a multi-sensory experience, including the wafting aroma of in-house daily fresh roasted coffee. A veritable myriad flavours, textures, and sensations follow...
Our daily roasted coffee selection includes Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Fair Trade Organic, Mexican Oaxaca Fair Trade Organic, and our new "Frugal Gourmet" blend, which features a mix of dark and medium roasted Columbian beans, producing a smooth and delicious flavor at a really fantastic price! All of these in-house roasts are available for whole bean sale by 1/2lb or 1lb to enjoy at home, and we will roast to order for you!
Nairesiae
owner, kahawa coffee house