Our Sourcing Model
Direct · Transparent · Reliable — built on strong, long-term relationships at origin.
1
Direct Farmer Partnerships
Long-term relationships with smallholder farmers ensuring fair and sustainable farm-gate prices.
2
Trusted Cooperatives
Collaboration with established cooperatives and washing stations across all three regions.
3
Specialty-Grade Selection
Careful selection of specialty-grade Arabica with SCA cupping and grading on every lot.
4
Structured Aggregation
Structured lot aggregation for consistent supply and volume reliability at scale for FCL buyers.
Export Grades
Four grades available across all origins — from premium specialty to commercial blends.
MOST SOUGHT-AFTER
AA
SCREEN 17/18
Premium Export Grade
Large, dense, uniform beans. The benchmark for Kenyan specialty coffee internationally. Highest cup clarity and density.
AB
SCREEN 15/16
Excellent Quality Grade
Combined A+B screens. Strong specialty potential. Excellent value for specialty roasters seeking quality at scale.
C
SCREEN 14
Commercial Grade
Consistent supply, strong value for commercial blends. Reliable quality for high-volume roasters.
PB
PEABERRY
Single-Seed Specialty
Approximately 10% of crop. Naturally round bean, intensely flavoured. Sought-after specialty niche product.
Sourcing Regions
Three distinct growing regions, each with a unique terroir and flavor identity.
Mt. Kenya
1,600–2,100m · Washed & Honey
Sub-regions
Nyeri, Kirinyaga (incl. Kerugoya), Embu, Murang'a, Kiambu
Terroir
Rich volcanic red soils, dual harvest seasons, high altitude producing Kenya's iconic bright, clean cup
Harvest
Main: Oct–Dec · Fly crop: Jun–Aug
Grades
AA · AB · C · PB
SCA Score: 86+
Mt. Elgon
1,600–2,200m · Anaerobic & Natural
Sub-regions
Bungoma, Trans-Nzoia
Terroir
Volcanic slopes, equatorial altitude and forest proximity. Award-winning anaerobic lots redefining Kenya's specialty map
Harvest
Main: Oct–Dec · Fly crop: Jun–Aug
Grades
AA · AB · UG1 · NH
SCA Score: 88.2
Rift Valley
1,600–2,100m · Washed & Honey
Sub-regions
Nandi Hills, Kericho
Terroir
Scenic highland soils, well-distributed rainfall. Sweet, balanced and floral cups sought by specialty buyers globally
Harvest
Main: Sep–Dec · Single harvest season
Grades
AA · AB · C
SCA Score: 84–90
Specialty Processes
From cherry to green bean — four processes delivering distinct and memorable cup profiles.
Washed (Fully Washed)
Kenya's dominant process
Clean, bright, high acidity. Showcases origin terroir clearly.
Steps: Cherry → Pulping → Fermentation 24–72hr → Washing → Raised Bed Drying
Natural (Dry Process)
Gaining popularity on Mt. Elgon
Heavy body, fruity, wine-like. Intense sweetness with low acidity.
Steps: Cherry → Sorting → Raised Bed Drying 4–6 weeks → Hulling
Honey Process
Yellow / Red / Black honey variants
Sweet, balanced, medium body. Bridges washed clarity and natural sweetness.
Steps: Cherry → Pulping (mucilage retained) → Raised Bed Drying → Hulling
Anaerobic Fermentation
Mt. Elgon signature · SCA 88.2
Tropical fruit, wine notes, floral complexity. Highly distinctive. Award-winning lots.
Steps: Cherry → Sealed-tank CO₂ fermentation → Raised Bed Drying → Hulling
Logistics & Export
Full-service export from farm gate to your roastery — Port of Mombasa to global destinations.
Bulk Sourcing
NCE Auction lots
Direct mill & estate procurement
Co-operative & washing station sourcing
Volume orders with consistent supply
Forward contracts available for upcoming harvest
Quality Control
SCA cupping & grading every lot
Moisture & density analysis per lot
Green defect counting per 300g sample
Pre-shipment samples available to all buyers
Year-on-year quality benchmarking
Logistics & Export
FCL & LCL container consolidation
Jute bags, grain-pro & vacuum packing
Port of Mombasa — global shipping routes
Full export docs: phytosanitary, fumigation, COO
DHL Express for cupping sample dispatch
Traceability
Region, farm & washing station records
Lot-level certificate of origin
GPS coordinates for direct trade lots
QR code lot traceability on all sample bags
Digital lot registry at waziricoffee.com
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