About This Coffee
Today, more than 600,000 smallholders farming fewer than 5 acres compose 99% of the coffee farming population of Kenya. Their farms cover more than 75% of total coffee growing land and produce nearly 70% of the country’s coffee. These farmers are organized into hundreds of Farmer Cooperative Societies (FCS), all of which operate at least one factory.
This AB lot is blend from various factory washing stations throughout Kenya. The coffees are specially selected, milled and prepared for export.
This coffee is also IMPACT verified. IMPACT, Sucafina’s responsible sourcing program, provides assurance that coffees are produced in environmentally and socially sustainable ways. IMPACT verified coffees are deforestation-free and contribute to the well-being of workers.
AB Grade
Kenyan coffees are classified by size. AB beans are those that are between screen size 15 and 18 meaning that beans are between 6 and 7 millimeters in size.
FAQ
FAQ stands for Fair Average Quality. FAQ coffees grow under the same conditions as top coffees, but are slightly lower scorers in terms of flavor and intensity. We select the best value lots at the weekly Nairobi Coffee Exchange auction and blend them together. The advantage of blending is that the quality is uniform, and the completed blend is better performing in the cups than the individual lots.
Coffee in Kenya
Though coffee growing had a relatively late start in Kenya, the industry has gained and maintained a impressive reputation. Since the start of production, Kenyan coffee has been recognized for its high-quality, meticulous preparation and exquisite flavors. Our in-country sister company, Sucafina Kenya, works with farmers across the country to ensure these exceptional coffees gain the accolades they deserve.
Today, more than 600,000 smallholders farming fewer than 5 acres compose 99% of the coffee farming population of Kenya. Their farms cover more than 75% of total coffee growing land and produce nearly 70% of the country’s coffee. These farmers are organized into hundreds of Farmer Cooperative Societies (FCS), all of which operate at least one factory. The remainder of annual production is grown and processed by small, medium and large land estates. Most of the larger estates have their own washing stations.
Most Kenyan coffees are fully washed and dried on raised beds. The country still upholds its reputation for high quality and attention to detail at its many washing stations. The best factories employ stringent sorting practices at cherry intake, and many of them have had the same management staff in place for years.