Kenya AA
Coffee from Kenya is exceptional and deserves some extra information sharing.
After enjoying other African specialty coffees, such as Ethiopian or Tanzanian beans, it's time to consider Kenya's contribution to high-end coffees.
Kenya AA is often regarded as one of the best coffees in the world and is much sought after. We finally have some here!
Although coffee beans were first discovered in neighboring Ethiopia centuries ago, coffee production in Kenya only began at the turn of the 20th century. Since then, Kenya has gone on to be the 21st largest producer of coffee in the world, employing millions of people.
Most Kenyan coffee is grown in the elevated areas between Mount Kenya in the north and Nairobi in the southwest. The fertile volcanic soil in this region is ideal for growing coffee trees. In addition, the high altitude, the warm climate, and the perfect amount of rainfall contribute to the ideal growing conditions.
Kenya AA is the top tier of the Kenyan coffee grading system. AA beans are the best available.
Coffee lovers revere Kenya AA beans for their light body and bright mouthfeel. Our current coffee is also sweet throughout.
In the nose, I get an earthy and sweet creamy aroma, with a hint of spice.
The cup is light and clean, with notes of bergamot and citrus.
The finish is a bit fizzy, and it's quick, clean, and delicate.
One Pound
About this Coffee
GROWER: Smallholder farmers from coffee regions in Kenya
ALTITUDE: 1600-1800 meters
PROCESS: Fully washed and dried on raised beds
VARIETY: SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11, and Batian
HARVEST: October – January
SOIL: Volcanic loam
CERTIFICATION:
Kenya AA FAQ is sourced from family-owned farms located in Kenya. Farmers deliver their harvested cherry to be processed at the Factory (wet mill), which is managed by cooperatives. Cooperative members generally cultivate around 250 coffee trees on half-acre plots intercropped with shade trees.