Introduction to the Kenya Coffee Growing Region in Africa

Kenya Coffee Overview

Kenya is located in eastern Africa, with the equator crossing through the central part of the country. It belongs to the tropical coffee-growing region and has two harvest seasons annually, from October to December and from June to August. The average annual rainfall ranges from 900-1200 millimeters, and the high-altitude areas of Mount Kenya provide the ideal growing environment for coffee. Kenya has gained attention in the specialty coffee world for its SL bean varieties, with their distinctive and complex berry-like acidity and the clean sweetness of sugarcane leaving a lasting impression.

Kenya Coffee Grading

Kenya's coffee grading system is based on the size and quality of coffee beans, with clear specifications for bean size. The grades are divided into AA+, AA, AB, PB, C, E, TT, and T. Among these, the most common grades found in the market are AA, AB, and PB.

Kenya Coffee Growing Regions

Kenya has numerous coffee-growing regions, with a total of 14 regions: Bungoma, Embu, Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Kisii, Machakos, Meru, Mt. Elgon, Murang'a, Nakuru, Nyeri, Thika, Taita Taveta, and Trans-Nzoia. Among these, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang'a, and Kiambu are the most renowned.

Nyeri

Located in central Kenya, Nyeri is home to the dormant volcano, Mount Kenya. With an altitude ranging from 1,200 to 2,300 meters, this area features high terrain and fertile soil, making the industrial facilities in this region particularly well-developed.

Kirinyaga

Adjacent to the Nyeri region, with altitudes between 1,300-1,900 meters, Kirinyaga is recognized along with Nyeri as Kenya's two most excellent coffee-producing regions. Most producers in this area are small-scale coffee farmers who join cooperatives. These cooperatives provide washing stations, where coffee farmers deliver their coffee cherries for processing.

Murang'a

Belonging to the Central Province, Murang'a is another region that benefits from volcanic soil, with altitudes between 1,350-1,950 meters. This region has approximately 100,000 coffee farmers, with small-scale coffee farmers being more prevalent than large estates.

Kiambu

Located in central Kenya, Kiambu is primarily dominated by large coffee estates, with altitudes around 1,500-2,200 meters. Coffee from this region is typically named after its origin, such as Thika, Ruiru, and Limuru. Among these, FrontStreet Coffee has sourced the Asali AA TOP coffee beans from Thika.

This Asali coffee variety is SL28, processed using Kenya's refined 72-hour washed processing method (K72). It offers flavors of cherry tomatoes and black plums, with bright acidity and a clean mouthfeel. The aftertaste features the sweetness of brown sugar and green tea notes.

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