Africa & Arabia
Kenya
Known for Kenyan double washing and the SL28 and SL34 varieties: intense, juicy acidity with blackcurrant, grapefruit and a savoury, tomato-like note. Beans are graded by size: AA largest, then AB; PB is peaberry.
Altitude
1,400–2,100 m
Harvest
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Main harvestFly crop
Typical flavours
Regions
Nyeri1,500–2,000 mSouthwest of Mount Kenya on red volcanic soil; one of the top sources of premium lots.Kirinyaga1,400–1,900 mMount Kenya’s southern slopes; bright and sweet, with famous factories such as Kii and Karimikui.Murang’a1,300–1,900 mEast of the Aberdares, with many cooperative factories.Kiambu1,500–1,900 mNear Nairobi, with many historic estates.Embu1,300–1,900 mSoutheast of Mount Kenya; balanced and fruity.Meru1,300–1,900 mNortheast of Mount Kenya, with growing specialty output.
