Kenya Kii
Product details
| Management number | 253756620 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$8.80 | Model Number | 253756620 | ||
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Beautiful rich notes of red berries and blackcurrants with a superb caramel toffee finish.
This stunning special release comes from the Kirinyaya region, in close proximity to Mount Kenya (the second-highest mountain in Africa, after Kilimanjaro)
If you like African coffees, this Kiss of Kenya is one to try!
- Profile
- Origin story
- Suggested recipe
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Producer: Rung'eto Cooperative
Region: Kirinyaya region
Altitude: 1600 - 1900 masl
Varietal: Ruiru, SL28, SL34
Process Method: Fully Washed
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Behind the Bean
Kenya Coffee is regarded as a benchmark of remarkable tasting, well-balanced coffee. This AA-grade coffee is no exception. The AA refers to the screen size of 17/18 which fetches the highest price.
The Farm
The coffee was first planted in 1953 and is grown in rich volcanic soil on the southern slopes of Mount Ken of Nyeri from three different hybrid varietals specifically developed for the needs of growing conditions of Kenya
The Cooperative
This cooperative grown coffee with 2858 farmers, each producing on approximately 1/3 hectare. there is 25 permanent staff and the co-op is structured with a board that has two members from each of the three washing stations.
The Cherry
The Cherry is sorted for ripeness and size, prior to pulping and fermentation. Clean river water is used for the washing process, which is then filtered in sullage pits before being released again to the groundwater table.
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- Espresso dose: 20 grams
- Extraction: 38 grams
- Time: 30 Seconds
- Temp: 93 degrees
- Filter Coffee-to-water ratio: 1:15 or 1:16
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