Kii AB - Kenya - Espresso - Washed Coffee

TASTE NOTES
Rhubarb, Blackcurrant Jam, Wine

VARIETAL
SL-28, SL-34, Ruiru 11, Batian

PROCESS
Washed and Shade Dried

ALTITUDE
1600 - 1800 masl

The Kii Factory is one of three mills owned by the Rungeto Co-operative Society in Kirinyaga in Kenya. Kirinyaga borders the famous Nyeri region on the fertile slopes of Mount Kenya.

There are approximately 950 farmers in the co-op each with around 1 hectare of farm land given for growing coffee. Most of the processing is carried out at the mill however some larger farms will process at home.
Kenya strongly values quality production so extra attention is given on every step of the journey. The approximate blend of varietals in this lot is 90%. SI-34 with the remaining 10% being SI-28, Ruiru 11 and Batain. Ruiru 11 and Batain are becoming more common as they are more resiliant to drought and coffee berry disease.

We chose this coffee due to it's unique profile. While packing that classic blackcurrant note so loved in Kenyan coffees we feel this offers florals and sharpness too, with rounded jam like body. We have bought Kii for a few years now and we will continue to enjoy and buy coffees from Kii and the Runeto co-op for many more...summer has arrived.