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KII AA

KII AA

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Origin: Kirinyaga, Kenya
Roast: Filter
Producer: Rungeto Farmers Cooperative Society
Altitude: up to 1900 Meters
Varietal: SL28, SL34
Process: Washed

The new Kenyan season is here! Kii AA is an exceptional coffee from the famous Kirinyaga region.

On the slopes of Mt. Kenya, the Kii washing station overlooks the traditional elephant migration route through the lush landscape below. The locals in this area call Mt. Kenya ‘Kirinyaga’, named for the snow capped peak of the mountain. The terroir of Kirinyaga offers the unique flavour of Kenyan coffee. Expect bright notes of cranberry, blackcurrant, and apricot, with a syrupy sweetness.

    THE CUP

    Bright, full of berries, with clean sweet character: Kii AA is a superb example of the Kirinyaga terroir. Expect cranberry, blackcurrant, apricot, and delicious aromatic sweetness. The texture is distinctly Kenya, a result of classic washed processing, while lasting syrupy sweetness brings balance to bright fruit notes.

    ABOUT THE FARM

    Kii Factory is one of three owned and operated by Rungeto Farmers Cooperative Society (FCS) with over 850 members. Members receive agricultural support from the cooperative, while quality control undertaken at the mill ensures coffee of the highest quality.

    The mill itself was constructed in 1995, nestled at the foot of Mount Kenya. The Kii River, which runs nearby, gives the factory both its name and clean water for the classic washed processing method used in Kenya.

    Smallholders selectively handpick only ripe coffee cherries and deliver them to the Kii Factory. On arrival, the ‘Cherry Clerk’ oversees meticulous visual sorting, accepting only dense, ripe coffee. In recent years, great efforts have been made to improve and ensure coffee quality from Kii - the results can be seen in this sweet, clean lot.

    THE PROCESS

    After intake, cherry is pulped and fermented for approximately 16-24 hours, depending on ambient temperature at the time. Following fermentation, coffee is washed in clean water from the Kii River and soaked for 12 hours. Newly installed tiles in the washing channels help preserve coffee and water quality, and all water used in processing is also cleaned by filtering in earthen pits before being reintroduced to local waterways.

    After washing and grading, parchment is laid to dry on raised beds. Workers rake parchment frequently to ensure even drying. They cover drying parchment during the hottest time of day, to maintain slow, even drying and at night, to shelter parchment from moisture. It takes approximately 14 days for parchment to dry.

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    KII AA

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    D.A.
    Awesome Kenyan

    What a great coffee. Really enjoyed it in v60 and Abaca Flower Deep 27. Typical notes of Kenyan coffee are clearly presented, thanks to the light development.

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    J.M.
    Really nice fruity notes.

    I normally use a V60 or a Chemex, and these beans are perfect. They have a very soft fruity aroma. Thanks, guys!

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    KII AA

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    A.M.
    Best coffee Roastery ever

    Always excellent coffee and customer service.