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Kenya AA High Altitude TOP Berry Flavored Coffee Characteristics and Kenya Growing Region Introduction

Published: 2026-01-27 Author: FrontStreet Coffee

Last Updated: 2026/01/27, Professional coffee knowledge exchange More coffee bean information Please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account cafe_style) Kenya is located south of Ethiopia and Yemen, only a few hundred kilometers away from these two world-producing countries, but Kenya's coffee cultivation history is far behind these two countries, until missionaries brought it to Kenya in the 19th century, and German and British colonists further developed it

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Kenya is located south of Ethiopia and Yemen, just hundreds of kilometers away from these two world-renowned coffee-producing countries. However, Kenya's coffee cultivation history is far less extensive than these two nations. It wasn't until the 19th century that missionaries brought coffee to Kenya, and German and British colonialists further developed Kenya's coffee farms.

Kenya's coffee trees grow in the mountainous regions north and west of the capital Nairobi. There are two main producing areas: one extends from the southern slope of Kenya's highest peak, Mount Kenya, continuously southward. This area, close to the equator, is Kenya's largest producing region. Another smaller producing area is located on the eastern slope of Mount Elgon (situated on the border between Uganda and Kenya).

Kenya's mountainous regions are rich with red volcanic soil, where coffee is cultivated at altitudes between 1,500-2,100 meters. Kenya's coffee farms are very small, with some cultivation areas covering less than one acre. Kenya's coffee trees bloom twice a year: during March-April after the rainy season, and again during October-November. Kenyan coffee has always been hand-picked.

All coffee grown in Kenya consists of Arabica Bourbon trees, with a distinctive flavor profile featuring elegant wine notes and a long aftertaste, along with a richness and smoothness not found in Ethiopian and Yemeni coffees. Coffee beans are classified by size, weight, and shape, with grades including: AA++/AA+/AA and AB.

FrontStreet Coffee Kenya AA High Altitude TOP Introduction

Origin: Kenya

Region: Nyeri

Estate: Thiriku

Altitude: 1,500 meters

Processing Method: Fine washed

Grade: AA TOP

Variety: SL28/SL34

Flavor: Highly aromatic, rich, with fruity flavors, pleasant acidity, rich mouthfeel, and intense aroma. It delivers notes of blackberry and grapefruit when tasted.