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Kenya AA Top Lot

Grade AA

With a vibrant body and a well-structured cup, this Kenyan AA Top Lot reflects the precision and energy of top-tier East African coffees. This green coffee comes from the Central Highlands near Mount Kenya, grown at approximately 1,700 m.a.s.l and cultivated by dedicated smallholders across multiple washing stations, where tradition and innovation come together through collective effort.

The AA designation refers to the largest and most uniform beans within Kenya’s grading system, selected for their density and consistency. Processed using the traditional fully-washed method, these qualities deliver a clean cup marked by floral aromatics, ripe fruit, and berry character, and vibrant acidity. The mouthfeel is lively yet composed, delivering a refined, well-structured finish that feels precise and articulate, with depth and clarity.

Packed in 60 kg bags with GrainPro protection to preserve freshness and flavor, this Kenyan AA Top Lot is a standout choice for roasters seeking a coffee with presence, structure, and classic Kenyan identity. Limited quantities available.

Also available as Green Beans

What is so special about this coffee?

Kenyan coffees are globally recognized for their vibrant acidity, structured body, and expressive flavor profiles, which are often marked by berry and floral notes with wine-like undertones. This AA Top Lot is grown in the highlands surrounding Mount Kenya at elevations of around 1,700 m a.s.l. The cool temperatures here slow cherry maturation, resulting in denser beans with greater clarity and definition in the cup.

This coffee is sourced through Kenya’s cooperative system, in which smallholder farmers deliver ripe cherries to regional washing stations. Through shared standards, careful selection, and the traditional fully-washed process, these cooperatives ensure consistency and transparency while preserving the distinctive regional character that has made Kenyan coffee a benchmark in the specialty coffee industry. The result is a clean cup that reflects both origin and collective expertise.

Coffee picker in Kenya, Africa. Selecting only the ripest coffee beans.

Cooperative Roots, Global Reach

In the heart of Kenya, coffee is more than just a crop; it's a communal effort. Hundreds of cooperatives bring together over 600,000 smallholder farmers, each contributing their unique touch to the beans. These cooperatives ensure top-quality coffee and strengthen ties in the local community.

These farmers, many of whom work on plots of less than five acres, are the backbone of Kenya's coffee industry. They share knowledge, resources, and a commitment to sustainable practices. Together, they're not just growing coffee; they're cultivating a stronger, united community.

Red coffee cherries ready to be processed in Kenya

About Kenyan Coffee

Kenya is renowned for producing some of the world's most distinctive coffees. Grown on the high plateaus around Mount Kenya, the beans capture the essence of the land, offering a vibrant, bold flavour profile with a delightful balance of fruity and wine-like notes. This unique combination makes Kenyan coffee a sought-after choice for coffee enthusiasts worldwide.

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