The Tale of Two Mountains: Mt. Elgon vs. Kirinyaga
Two volcanic giants, two entirely different flavor identities. One wild and earthy with stone-fruit depth and complex anaerobic character, one elegant and bright with the iconic phosphoric acidity Kenya is celebrated for. A benchmark comparison covering terroir, cooperative culture, processing methods, and flavor identity for specialty buyers sourcing from Kenya.
Read Article →Inside the Anaerobic Tank: Mt. Elgon's Signature Process
A deep dive into the sealed-tank CO₂ fermentation method that earned Mt. Elgon Coffee Estate its AFCA 2026 award. How 72 hours in an oxygen-free environment transforms a K7 cherry into a tropical, wine-forward specialty cup scoring 88–92+.
Coming SoonHarvest Season 2025/26: What Buyers Need to Know
An overview of the 2025/26 harvest across Mt. Kenya, Mt. Elgon, and the Rift Valley — rainfall patterns, yield projections, quality benchmarks, and forward contract windows for international buyers planning their sourcing calendar.
Coming SoonKirinyaga Cooperatives: The Triple-Sort Advantage
How the Baragwi and Rungeto cooperative societies achieve consistent AA quality through rigorous triple-sorting. A field visit to the washing stations that supply some of Kenya's most prized and sought-after export lots.
Coming SoonKenyan Coffee Grades Explained: AA, AB, C and Peaberry
A practical guide for roasters and importers on understanding Kenyan export grades — screen sizes, density benchmarks, what each grade means for your cup profile, and how to match grades to your roasting programme.
Coming SoonCupping Report: Mt. Elgon Natural Anaerobic Lots 2025/26
Detailed cupping notes on Lots 12MG0028UG1 and 12MG0029NH from the Mt. Elgon Coffee Estate. Aroma, flavour, acidity, body, aftertaste and SCA score breakdowns from our in-house cupping sessions at origin.
Coming SoonNyeri — The Crown Jewel of Kenyan Washed Coffee
Nyeri sits at the foot of Mt. Kenya, producing some of the most celebrated washed Arabica in the world. We visit the Karindundu growers and explore what makes this sub-region a consistent top performer at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange.
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