Kenya Kii AB - washed

Tasting notes: Caramel, Apple, Blackberry Profile: Sweet, Velvety

Know where your coffee comes from

The Kenya Kii AB coffee is produced by the Rungeto Farmers Cooperative Society (F.C.S.), which supports about 1,215 active farmer members. Coffee farming in this region dates back to 1953, with the average farmer cultivating around 400 coffee trees on roughly one-third of a hectare.

The cooperative manages three mills — Kii, Karimikui, and Kiangoi — governed by an elected board of seven members, representing each factory area. With 25 permanent staff overseen by a secretary manager, the co-op maintains strong organizational structure and quality control.

Partnered with Sustainable Management Services Limited, the cooperative is actively engaged in a coffee-quality improvement project aimed at increasing both cup quality and yield.

Farmers bring freshly picked cherries to the factory where the coffee is promptly depulped following sorting and separation. The beans undergo fermentation, typically overnight, before being thoroughly washed with fresh river water. Finally, the coffee is dried under full sun, preserving its delicate flavors.

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This washed Kenya from the Kii region, produced by the Rungeto Farmers Cooperative Society and roasted by OR Coffee Roasters, exemplifies the clarity and balance typical of washed processing. The cooperative's coffees from Kenya's Nyeri region are known for their bright, fruit-forward character. The roaster identifies caramel sweetness alongside stone fruit and berry notes—a combination that showcases how washed coffees can deliver both structured acidity and developed sweetness. For reference on these flavor descriptors, explore the flavor wheel.