Kenya Kericho Kiqwetu – Roasted Coffee

Taste & Crema

Interested in first impressions? We’ll divulge that this one is fresh, with noticeable notes of redcurrant, cranberries, and grapefruit. The taste is juicy and easy to identify. The acidity can be described as pure, though not sharp. The fruity notes are slowly joined by subtle floral nuance and a hint of tea, which makes the flavor wonderfully elegant. The body is light to medium and smooth. And the finish? Pure, sweet, with a light touch of caramel that stays as a pleasant aftertaste. This coffee is delicious prepared on filter, but can also be similarly eloquent as an espresso if you prefer a fruitier taste profile.

Origins

Kericho is located in western Kenya, in a landscape that provides coffee trees (Coffea arabica) with the most valuable thing – deep, fertile volcanic soil. This soil is naturally rich in minerals and has an excellent ability to retain moisture. For plants, this means more stable nutrition even in changing weather conditions and, above all, better conditions for the development of a layered flavor. In Kenyan coffees in particular, this manifests itself as a clean fruitiness and clearly defined acidity.

The second key factor is the altitude of 1,500-1,800 meters above sea level. The climate is cooler at these altitudes, and the differences between day and night temperatures tend to be more pronounced. As a result, coffee cherries ripen more slowly, giving the beans a beautifully rich aroma.

Farmers in Kericho also work with varieties and hybrids that are typical for Kenya. The combination of Batian, Ruiru 11, and K7 brings resilience and stability while maintaining the characteristic Kenyan expression. This is what allows the flavor to remain consistent and clean even in years when the weather is less stable.

Let's also mention the Kiqwetu farm, which is unique in Kenya for its certified organic production. In addition to coffee trees, it also grows other crops, so it functions as a balanced ecosystem. The farm was established on the site of a former quarry, which has been transformed into a thriving organic plantation. In such an environment, quality is not a coincidence, but the result of a patiently built balance that is reflected in the details: in the health of the coffee trees, the quality of the cherries, and the purity of the green beans.

And finally, processing. Fully Washed is almost synonymous with precision in Kenya. After harvesting, the cherries are pulped, fermented, and then thoroughly washed to remove any remaining pulp and mucilage from the beans. This method brings out the best in the beans – bright fruit tones, a clean structure, and an elegant finish. This works particularly well with Kericha coffee. The terroir adds complexity, the altitude adds juicy energy, and the washed processing brings out every aromatic nuance.

Coffee packaging preview

Our quality aluminum packaging lacks any bold graphics, as we’d rather focus on the taste of our coffee. It always comes fresh thanks to degassing valve, which releases the gases that occur after roasting. Thanks to the hermetic seal, this container helps the contents further keep their freshness and protect them against humidity, light or foreign odors.