Kii Peaberry

The Kii Coffee Factory is located in the central part of Kirinyaga County, near Mount Kenya National Park. The long chain of mountains in this region help provide a diversity of altitudes and terrain for coffee cultivation. Farms in the area, which are usually about a 30 minute walk from the factory, are very small at 1-2 hectares each and are surrounded by forests of native trees where wild animals such as elephants and buffalos live. Coffee is the main economic pillar for producers here, who also grow tea, macadamias, bananas and corn. 

Farmers harvest their coffee cherries by hand and deliver them to the factory to undergo washed processing. After pulping (the removal of the outer skin of the cherry) the coffee is stored overnight, washed, soaked and spread on drying tables where is is frequently turned and sorted. 

Ninety-nine percent of the coffee grown here is comprised of the SL 28 and SL 34 varieties, with Ruiru 11 accounting for about one percent. These SL varieties are renowned for their vibrant, complex acidity and outstanding cup quality. In this particular peaberry selection we find tart red fruits, juicy citrus and a deep, candy-like sweetness.  

Orders placed Monday - Thursday by 9am will be roasted and shipped the same day. Orders placed after our daily or weekly cutoff will be roasted the next scheduled production day. All online orders are shipped within 24 hours of roasting.