Kenya Single Origin Coffee: Rich, Fruity & Irresistible
Fruity, full-bodied, with milk chocolate notes. Our Kenyan Single Origin coffee is delicious and satisfying for even the most seasoned coffee connoisseurs.
Knowing how much effort goes into producing these exceptional coffee beans means we genuinely appreciate every sip. So what makes this African coffee from Kenya so good?
The arabica plants are grown in near-perfect conditions - high altitude (up to 2000 meters above sea level), volcanic soil and warm temperatures.
Then, there's the care and expertise of the farmers during the harvesting and production of the Kenyan coffee beans.
The result is a vibrant flavour profile with the acidity of blackcurrant and the sweetness of raisins, complemented by milk chocolate. It's a delicious treat with a warm, lingering aftertaste that is highly valued.
Rich history and success of Kenyan African coffee
Although Kenya is a neighbour of Ethiopia, the original home of coffee, it wasn't until 1893 that French missionaries introduced coffee plants to Kenya. The British then colonised Kenya in 1895 and took control of all plantations, effectively banning Kenyan farmers from growing their own coffee plants.
The situation changed in 1963 when Kenya became an independent nation. The Kenyan government allocated smaller lots to local farmers. It provided them with financial and marketing support to grow quality coffee plants and sell their single origin coffee at a fair price.
And it paid off. Coffee production grew quickly. Kenya became one of the leading coffee producers by the 1980s and is now Africa's third-largest coffee producer. Millions of Kenyans earn a living from the coffee industry, exporting most of their coffee production globally.
Besides the environmental conditions, the processing of the coffee beans is crucial to the quality and flavour. Farmers use the wet (washed) method. Then, each bean is carefully graded and sorted to ensure only the best are exported. The wet method typically creates a clean, crisp and acidic coffee.
Kenyan single origin coffee has earned a well-deserved reputation for exceptional quality and flavour.
Kenya Coffee: Indulgent flavours and aromas in every cup
Kenyan African coffee is full-bodied and rich. Complex and vibrant, the fruity, sweet aroma complements the delicious flavours of raisins, blackcurrant and milk chocolate.
Use our Kenyan coffee beans with a plunger, drip, stovetop and espresso machine. Whichever one you choose, it's a treat that everyone can enjoy each day.
Kenya Single Origin Tasting Profile
FLAVOUR | Raisins, Blackcurrant, Milk Chocolate
AROMA | Fruit & Sweet
FINISH | Lingering
ACIDITY | Bright
BODY | Full.
Whether you drink alone or share, this is single origin coffee at its finest and never disappoints.
PLUNGER (coarse grind: 6.2)
Plunger (or French Press) and other similar immersion brew devices, which involved the ground coffee having contact with the water for an extended time. A coarse grind is most effective.
AEROPRESS & FILTER (medium grind: 5.7)
This category includes a range of brew devices that use filters (paper or reusable). Devices include the AeroPress, & AeroPressGo, the Hario V60, Chemex & Fretta, the MoccaMaster and other cone-filtered methods where water is poured over ground coffee. A medium grind is recommended.
STOVETOP (medium/fine grind: 5.1)
Also known as Moka pot, a stovetop to produces a strong, concentrated coffee, and is best with medium/fine grind is best for this brew device.
HOME ESPRESSO MACHINE (fine grind: 4.7)
This category includes simple home espresso machines. For example:
HOME ESPRESSO MACHINE (fine grind: 4.5)
This slightly finer grind of 4.5 is available to help you optimise performance of your home coffee machine. It allows for flexibility, ensuring you find the ideal grind setting. The one machine that perfectly suits this grind is listed below.
Baby Gaggia
SEMI-PRO ESPRESSO MACHINE (finer grind: 4.2)
Includes machines for home or workplaces with greater functionality, such as a double boiler that has one boiler for brewing coffee and another for steaming milk. Examples include:
Ascaso Baby & Barista T Machines
Boema
Faema Faemina
Gaggia Milano
Nuova Simonelli Musica & Oscar
Rancilio Silvia
Rocket Appartamento & Giotto
Wega W Mini.
SEMI-PRO ESPRESSO MACHINE (finer grind: 4.0)
Includes machines for home or workplaces with greater functionality, such as a double boiler that has one boiler for brewing coffee and another for steaming milk. Examples include:
In addition to the semi-pro machines listed above, there are other brewing devices where grind 4.0 works well:
Wacaco Nanopresso portable coffee maker
Handpresso portable coffee maker
Portaspresso portable coffee maker.
REFILLABLE PODS (fine grind: 3.5)
No matter the brand, or type of refillable capsules or pods you have, a fine grind works best.
TURKISH (very fine grind: 2.0)
Turkish coffee combines extra finely ground coffee with water, boiling it in a small pot. An extra-fine grind is essential because Turkish coffee is served unfiltered.
Please note: while we try and grind to your specific settings, we cannot guarantee the grind setting will be exact for your set up.
If you do require a more specific grind setting, it may be worth investing in a grinder, and you can view our range of preferred coffee grinders
HERE.