Coffee beans Kenya AB 1000g - medium (box)

The Equator passes directly through this East African jewel, thanks to which its climate is extremely balanced, with little difference between the different seasons in Kenya. Compared to neighboring Ethiopia, coffee cultivation is relatively new in the country, coffee appeared in Kenya only in 1893, thanks to missionaries, and then coffee cultivation flourished during the British rule, under very strict and degrading conditions for local residents. For a long time, the workers in the fields did not even know what treasure they were working with, as the best coffee in the country was exported and only the lowest quality coffee was sold locally. Today, coffee farming is the third largest contributor to Kenya's GDP, the total area of ​​coffee growing land is estimated at 160,000 hectares. Most of the land is used by small producers who work in cooperatives, and the coffee produced is sold at auctions. The price is determined by the quality of the coffee and its classification, which depends mostly on the size of the coffee bean. Green coffee is commonly classified in Kenya. Coffee beans roasted above 15/16 are called 'AB'. Kenya has long been a leader in the cultivation of high-quality East African Arabica - its best batches are known for their fruity, clean, complex profiles that offer balance and bold notes of berries and from stone fruits to sweet citrus fruits Kenya AB coffee is rightly called one of the best coffees in the world Growing area: Mount Elgon Kenya, Muranga, Meru, Kiambu Growing altitude: 1700 – 2000 meters Period of harvest: November - December Aroma: bergamot, berries, lemongrass, freshness, floral aroma Body: rich, very characteristic Acidity: light