Origin: Kenya
Farm/Region: Kii Factory
Tasting Notes: Lime, Nectarine, Honey, Blackcurrant
Producer: Rungeto Farmers’ Cooperative Society
Varietal: SL28 & SL34
Processing: Washed
Altitude: 1800 MASL
Kenya Rungeto AA is a bold and juicy expression of high-elevation excellence. Grown on the fertile southern slopes of Mt Kenya and processed at the renowned Kii Factory, this coffee is bursting with character—bright lime and blackcurrant acidity, a honeyed sweetness, and the plush, stone-fruit depth of ripe nectarine. It’s a stunning representation of what makes Kenyan coffee so revered: clarity, structure, and vibrancy in every cup.
Single Origin Espresso Coffee Description
This lot comes from Kii Factory, one of three washing stations managed by the respected Rungeto Farmers’ Cooperative Society. Formed in 1997 after the dissolution of the Ngiriama Co-op, Rungeto brought together the Kii, Kiangoi, and Karimikui factories—each committed to elevating Kenyan coffee through meticulous processing and farmer support.
Rungeto is a smaller society by Kenyan standards, working with around 1,150 smallholder farmers. Of these, roughly 850 supply Kii Factory directly, delivering only the ripest cherries for same-day processing. The station employs flotation to sort fruit, then uses a disc pulper to remove skin and mucilage. After pulping, the coffee is separated into five grades, soaked in fresh stream water to stabilise flavour, and then dried on raised beds over 8–14 days for optimal clarity and complexity.
Rungeto’s processing is precise and thoughtful—designed to highlight the terroir of Kirinyaga. But what truly sets this co-op apart is its commitment to community and sustainability. Processing water is recycled, discarded cherry pulp is turned into fertiliser, and Fairtrade premiums are reinvested into community infrastructure. The society also runs a dairy program that supplies over 120,000 litres of milk per month to one of Kenya’s largest dairies, diversifying income for members.
This year’s lot from Kii stood out on the cupping table with its layered acidity, syrupy body and long, clean finish. It’s a classic Kenyan profile, delivered with precision—and simply delicious.
Coffee Breakdown
Kenya Rungeto AA 100%
Washed – SL28 & SL34 varietals grown in Kirinyaga at 1,800 MASL.
In The Cup
LIME, NECTARINE, HONEY, BLACKCURRANT
Espresso Recipe
- DOSE – 21g
- YIELD – 52g
- TIME – 28s
- TEMP – 93°C
- RATIO – 1:2.5
Our espresso recipes are designed to get the best from each coffee and serve as a great starting point. Depending on your gear, small adjustments might be needed—so use this as a guide and experiment to find your sweet spot.