KII COOP
Kenya
The Kii Coffee Washing Station, nestled at the foot of Mt. Kenya, uses fresh, clean water from the Kii River to wash the coffee, ensuring exceptional quality and sustainability.
About The Kii Coffee Factory
The Kii Coffee Factory was founded in 1995 in Kirinyaga, at the foot of Mt. Kenya, named after the river that runs beside it. A couple of years later, it became part of the Rungeto Farmers’ Cooperative Society, bringing together hundreds of smallholder farmers, most with just a few hundred trees. From the start, its purpose was clear: to give local growers a place to process their coffee with care and reach better markets.
At Kii, every step of the washed process is done with precision. Hand-picked cherries are sorted, pulped, fermented, washed, soaked, and then dried slowly on raised beds. Over the years, the factory has invested in practical improvements like tiled channels, water recycling, and composting, combining tradition with sustainability to keep quality consistently high.
Thanks to its altitude, rich volcanic soils, and the dedication of its community, Kii has built a reputation for bright, clean coffees that showcase the best of Kenya—notes of citrus, berries, and stone fruit with remarkable clarity. For roasters, it offers both reliability and a taste of the vibrant land and people who stand behind it.
