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Coffee from the foothills of Mount Kenya
Coffee from the Karani station is a great example of why Kenya remains an icon in the world of specialty coffee. The station was built in 1998 and is operated by the Kabare Cooperative Society, which unites smallholder farmers from the surrounding area. The coffee is grown in sandy volcanic soils – ideal for producing the vibrant, complex profiles typical of the Nyeri region.
Who is behind the coffee from Karani?
In Kenya, we often don’t work with individual farms but with communities. Coffee delivered to the Karani station comes from smallholder farmers, each cultivating small plots of land with a few hundred coffee trees. Everything is done by hand, from harvest to the delivery of the cherries for processing.
Karani Factory was established in 1998. Mount Kenya, rising on the horizon, shapes the local climate, with wide temperature swings and ample rainfall that contribute to slow cherry maturation and consistently high-quality yields.
How is the coffee from Karani processed?
Karani uses the traditional washed method, which is typical for the Kenyan region. This processing method enhances clarity in the cup, highlights the coffee’s natural acidity, and allows its complex flavor profile to shine through.
Varieties
This coffee is a blend of four Kenyan varieties:
- SL28 and SL34 – two iconic varietals developed in Kenya in the 1930s, prized for their bright acidity, complexity, and ability to express terroir.
- Ruiru 11 and Batian – more recent varieties, selectively bred for resistance to disease and climate resilience, while still maintaining solid cup quality.
Together, they create a profile that’s unmistakably Kenyan – vibrant, layered, and full of character.
We work with several couriers worldwide, the table HERE specify the conditions for each country.
If your country is not available please send us an email to info@fathers.cz.
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Why Uganda Matters
Zebigi isn’t just another specialty coffee. It’s part of a bigger story that we’ve poured a piece of ourselves into. A year ago, we had the chance to be right there in Uganda – to meet the farmers who grow the coffee, to see the process from harvest to drying. And that’s when we realized we wanted to do even more.
Together with The Coffee Gardens, we co-financed the opening of a QC Lab in Uganda. This quality control laboratory enables farmers to evaluate their harvest directly on site, refine their practices, and, as a result, achieve fairer prices.
Every cup of Zebigi is not only about flavor, but also about the future. About giving farmers the tools and knowledge that open doors to better conditions and stability. And that’s exactly why we love returning to Uganda.🤎