Though coffee growing had a relatively late start in Kenya, the industry has gained and maintained a impressive reputation. Since the start of production, Kenyan coffee has been recognized for its high-quality, meticulous preparation and exquisite flavors. Our in-country sister company, Sucafina Kenya, works with farmers across the country to ensure these exceptional coffees gain the accolades they deserve.
Today, more than 600,000 smallholders farming fewer than 5 acres compose 99% of the coffee farming population of Kenya. Their farms cover more than 75% of total coffee growing land and produce nearly 70% of the country’s coffee. These farmers are organized into hundreds of Farmer Cooperative Societies (FCS), all of which operate at least one factory. The remainder of annual production is grown and processed by small, medium and large land estates. Most of the larger estates have their own washing stations.
Most Kenyan coffees are fully washed and dried on raised beds. The country still upholds its reputation for high quality and attention to detail at its many washing stations. The best factories employ stringent sorting practices at cherry intake, and many of them have had the same management staff in place for years.
This Kenya Honeybush AB is grown in the high altitudes of the Kenyan highlands in the foothills of Mount Kenya. The region’s temperate climate, rich volcanic soil & seasonal rains lends itself perfectly to specialty coffee growing.
This lot is grown by a number of smallholder farms. This coffee is a mix of the classic Kenyan varietals SL-34 & SL-28 which combine to produce a wonderfully well rounded coffee.
This is a beautifully crisp, bright coffee with a rich deep body. The classic molasses & blackcurrant character is there in abundance, with softer notes of jasmine & lemongrass.
Origin: Kenya
Region:Â Nyeri
Town:Â Mukurweini
Washing Station:Â Muthewati washing station
Altitude: 1100 -1820 masl
Varietal:Â SL28, SL34
Grade: AB
Harvest: October-December; Fly Crop June-August
Processing:Â Fully washed
Cupping Score: 82
Tasting Notes: Citrus, Berry, Blackcurrant with notes of Spice, Jasmine & Tobacco
