FRIEDHATS- Kenya Kii Espresso

FRIEDHATS – Kenya Kii Espresso

A bold and expressive Kenyan espresso coffee from the renowned Kii Factory, one of Kenya’s most respected producers known for consistently delivering exceptional quality year after year. Produced under the Rungeto Farmers Cooperative Society in Kirinyaga County, this lot showcases the vibrant acidity and juicy sweetness that make Kenyan coffees legendary in specialty coffee.

Crafted from the celebrated SL28 and SL34 varieties, alongside Ruiru 11, this washed lot delivers exceptional clarity, bright fruit character, and remarkable balance. Grown at high elevations between 1700–1900 MASL, the cool climate and fertile volcanic soils help create a dense, flavor-packed coffee with impressive complexity.

Processed using the traditional Washed Method, this coffee shines with a lively and structured profile, combining vibrant fruit notes with comforting sweetness. Expect a bright and juicy espresso bursting with blackcurrant richness, tart rhubarb vibrancy, and smooth butterscotch sweetness, finishing clean and elegant.

The exceptional quality of coffees from Kii Factory has also contributed to stronger returns for local farmers, helping support sustainable livelihoods within the region — making every cup meaningful beyond just flavor.

Flavor Notes

☕ Blackcurrant
☕ Rhubarb
☕ Butterscotch

Coffee Details

• Process: Washed
• Variety: SL28 • SL34 • Ruiru 11
• Washing Station: Kii Factory
• Cooperative: Rungeto Farmers Cooperative Society
• Region: Njukiini, Kirinyaga County, Kenya
• Altitude: 1700–1900 MASL
• Importer: Falcon

Recommended Brewing

✔ Espresso
✔ Flat White
✔ Cappuccino
✔ Milk-Based Coffee

A bright, juicy, and vibrant Kenyan espresso — perfect for coffee lovers seeking lively fruit character, sweetness, and exceptional complexity in every shot.