Kenya AA Igandene Estate - Africa & Arabia

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Kenya AA Igandene Estate

Kenya AA Igandene Estate originates from the Meru district of Kenya, located on the slopes of Mount Kenya. It is grown at very high elevations which range widely from 5200 to more than 7000 feet and in red, volcanic loamy soil. There is some shade provided by native hardwood trees.
Coffee from this main crop period is harvested through November and arrives in the US during our early winter. Coffee cherries are hand picked, then wet processed using river water. Drying takes place on raised African beds which allow air to circulate while keeping the washed, clean coffee off of the ground.
This estate coffee is collected and processed by the Mount Kenya East Farmers Cooperative Society and milled at nearby Thika Coffee Mills, Ltd.
Kenya AA Igandene Estate recently received 93 points from Coffee Review. We will have this coffee in stock for just a short while. Kenya coffee is presently fetching higher than normal pricing due to a small crop this year, high demand and a coffee commodity market now at a thirteen year peak.
Cup Characteristics: Broad blackcurrant taste and substantial medium to heavy body. Flavors open up in layers, revealing nuances with each sip. Bold, pleasantly acidic and dry winey character.
Roasting Notes: Beans are hard and dense and can be roasted to a variety of darkness levels. Most floral and delicate notes will be presented at City+ to FC range. While some enjoy Kenya AA coffees dark roasted, and this one is certainly capable of going there, we feel you will experience the roast more than the inherent characteristics of the coffee by doing so.

Volume Price
Pounds Price LB
1 $8.70
2-4 $8.27
5-19 $7.83
20+ $7.40

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Kenya coffee facts:

Population (2006): 34.7 million People
Coffee Production: 880,000 bags (60 kg)
Country bag capacity: 132 pounds - 60 kg
Domestic Consumption: 50,000 bags
Coffee Export: 850,000 bags
Cultivated Area: 127,000 Hectares (314,000 acres)

Harvests: 2 per year
- Main crop October to December
- Fly crop June to August

Arabica Introduced:Introduced from Ethiopia via Yemen at the end of the 19th century, by the Fathers of the Holy Spirit Congregation. Bourbon varietal introduced from Reunion in 1901 by missionaries. Kent varietal introduced early 20th century from the Indies.

Specialty Coffee Regions:North and northeast of Nairobi; high plateaus surrounding Mt. Kenya. Soil is volcanic.

Grades: AA Plus, AA, peaberry

Farms:About 350,000 farms with an average of 0.2 hectares (about 1/2 acre). 8 major preparation cooperatives.

Botanical Varietals:Bourbon, Kent, various hybrids (SL-28, SL-34, Riuru 11), Blue Mountain (from Jamaica).

Comments

One of the great coffee producers. Coffee accounts for 27% of the country's exports and half of their agricultural output. Shading, by banana trees, is a common practice.

Kenya has a weekly auction system that has been in place for many years. It does not provide transparency of revenues to growers and the system is said to be flawed by a complex web of middlemen. There are allegations of corruption as well. The government is working to develop a more direct model whereby growers can offer their coffees more directly to foreign buyers thus reaping a better price.

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Fair Trade coffees where noted are certified by Transfair USA.