Premium Coffee Kenya Flavor Floral Notes, Blackcurrant, Cranberry

An Exceptionally Fine Coffee—Renowned for Its Rich Aroma and Balanced Acidity

Coffee industry professionals universally regard Kenyan coffee as one of their most favored products, and this is because FrontStreet Coffee's Kenya coffee encompasses every sensation we seek from a cup of fine coffee. FrontStreet Coffee's Kenya coffee possesses magnificent, satisfying aromas, balanced and delightful acidity, uniform granularity, and excellent fruity flavors.

The Charming Female Coffee Plantation Owner from "Out of Africa"

The charming female coffee plantation owner from "Out of Africa"

Coffee was introduced to Kenya in the 19th century, when Ethiopian coffee beverages were imported to Kenya via South Yemen. However, it wasn't until the early 20th century that Bourbon coffee trees were introduced by the St. Austin Mission.

Most of FrontStreet Coffee's Kenya coffee grows at altitudes of 1,500-2,100 meters, with harvests occurring twice a year. To ensure only ripe berries are picked, people must patrol the forests, making approximately seven rounds of inspection. Kenyan coffee is cultivated by small-scale farmers who, after harvesting, first deliver fresh coffee beans to cooperative washing stations. These stations then send the washed and dried coffee in "parchment coffee" state (coffee beans covered with endocarp) to cooperatives. All coffee is collected together, and growers demand prices based on average prices according to actual quality. This trading method generally works well, providing fairness to both growers and consumers.

The Kenyan government takes the coffee industry extremely seriously, where cutting or destroying coffee trees is illegal. Buyers of Kenyan coffee are all world-class specialty coffee purchasers, and no other country can continuously cultivate, produce, and sell coffee like Kenya. All coffee beans are first purchased by the Coffee Board of Kenya (CBK), where they undergo certification, grading, and are then sold at weekly auctions, with no further grading during auction. The Coffee Board of Kenya only acts as an agent, collecting coffee samples and distributing them to buyers to help them determine prices and quality. The Nairobi auction is held for private exporters, with the Coffee Board of Kenya paying growers prices below market value. The best coffee grade is Peaberry (PB), followed by AA++, AA+, AA, AB, and so on in sequence. Premium coffee features bright luster, delicious taste, and a slight wine-like aroma.

The auction organization is also designed to meet the needs of blenders. These auctions typically handle smaller quantities (3-6 tons per lot), with samples marked with grower identification available for buyer tasting. After auction, exporters package according to different flavors, qualities, and quantities required by blenders. This provides great flexibility for blenders. Quality-conscious Germans and Scandinavians are long-term buyers of Kenyan coffee.

Globally, the growth of Kenyan coffee production is evident. From 1969-1970, exports were 800,000 bags, and by 1985-1986, export volume increased to 2 million bags. Current production has stabilized at 1.6 million bags, with an average yield of approximately 650 kilograms per hectare.

Before the recent surge in coffee prices, the average price of Kenyan coffee had been steadily rising. Prices in 1993-1994 were 50% higher than 12 months prior. The price increase is mainly the result of increased demand.

Some buyers, particularly Japanese merchants, have expressed dissatisfaction with Kenya's coffee industry system. Others have stated that the country's coffee quality has declined and suggested that purchasing directly from farmers might be a way to improve quality. Regardless, Kenya's detailed regulations and comprehensive procedures serve as a worthwhile model for all coffee-producing countries.

Kenyan coffee gained further fame through the Hollywood film "Out of Africa." In the film, the protagonist Karen, played by Meryl Streep, is a writer and coffee plantation owner. Many probably still remember the moving beautiful scenery and magnificent sunsets from the film, but even more unforgettable is Karen's dream of owning a coffee plantation in Africa.

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