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Kenya – Kii AA
Price range: € 15.38 through € 106.07
Country: Kenya
Region: Kibugu, Embu region
Farm/station: Kii
Producer: smallholder farmers organized around the Kii station
Altitude: 1,800 m a.s.l.
Variety: SL34, SL28
Processing: washed
Flavor profile:gooseberry, black tea, currant
Preparation: Suitable for espresso preparation, lever and automatic machines, and home preparation.
Coffee type: roasted whole bean coffee
Kii is a Kenyan coffee that has been in our offering before, and we are happy to return to it. Clean, fresh, and balanced. It stands on the honest work of thousands of smallholder farmers and reminds us why Kenya has such a strong reputation in the world of specialty coffee.
FARM AND STATION STORY
Kii washing station is located in the Kibugu area in the Embu region, in the foothills of Mount Kenya. It brings together more than 3,300 smallholder farmers, each of whom tends to approximately 500 coffee trees.
Coffee trees often grow in the shade of avocado and macadamia trees, which naturally support a healthy ecosystem and help maintain balance in the soil and surrounding landscape.
At Kii station, individual harvests are combined into one. Collective processing allows farmers to focus on quality and long-term sustainability, rather than pressure for quick volume.
HOW THE COFFEE IS PROCESSED
After harvest, only ripe coffee cherries go to the Kii washing station, where they are first carefully sorted. This is followed by depulping and fermentation in tanks, which lasts 16 to 20 hours, depending on the ambient temperature.
After fermentation, the coffee is thoroughly washed with clean water from the nearby Kii River to remove the remaining natural mucilage. Then it is dried on raised beds for 12 to 20 days. During the hottest parts of the day, it is protected by shade nets, so drying is slow and even.
VARIETY
SL34 and SL28 are among the iconic Kenyan varieties bred in the 1930s at Scott Agricultural Laboratories research facilities.
SL34 is known for its stability at higher altitudes and full, balanced character. SL28 was selected for its resilience and ability to maintain clarity and juiciness even in challenging conditions.
Together they create coffee typical of Kenya – bright, clean, juicy, and naturally elegant.
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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Region: Chelbesa, Gedeb
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Altitude: 2200 m a.s.l.
Varietal: Heirloom
Process: Washed
Flavor profile: black tea with lemon, strawberries and honey biscuit
Chelbesa is back — and not by coincidence.
This washed coffee from the Gedeb area has won us over not only with its elegant flavor — a vibrant mix of florals, fruit, and clarity — but also with the story behind it. Ephtah Specialty Coffee, our partner at origin, is committed to sustainable agriculture, fair working conditions, and supporting women throughout the coffee value chain.
We roast Chelbesa for both filter and espresso to showcase its full potential.
Country: Ethiopia
Region: Chelbesa, Gedeb
Washing Station: Chelbesa
Altitude: 2200 m a.s.l.
Varietal: Heirloom
Process: Washed
Flavor profile: black tea with lemon, strawberries and honey biscuit
Chelbesa is back — and not by coincidence.
This washed coffee from the Gedeb area has won us over not only with its elegant flavor — a vibrant mix of florals, fruit, and clarity — but also with the story behind it. Ephtah Specialty Coffee, our partner at origin, is committed to sustainable agriculture, fair working conditions, and supporting women throughout the coffee value chain.
We roast Chelbesa for both filter and espresso to showcase its full potential.
Don’t know which filter coffee to choose? ☕
Maybe the sample box containing 5x60g of coffee can help you. Its contents are continuously updated according to the coffees currently available.
You can order the sample box for your home, invite your friends, and organize cupping. This can help you find out what coffee you like best and make ordering easier in the future. Or you can get it as a gift, wrapped in our coffee-world illustration bag.
You’ll soon learn how to make cupping at home on our blog.
Currently, our Sample Box consists of:
Etiophia (washed) – Chelbesa
Etiophia (natural) – Lalesa
Colombia (washed) – Inzá
Kenya (washed) – Gichatha
Uganda (washed) – Zebigi
Country: Uganda
Region: Mt Elgon, East Uganda
Farm/station: collaborating farmers around Zebigi / The Coffee Gardens
Producer: The Coffee Gardens
Altitude: 1 800 – 2 200 m a.s.l.
Variety: SL14, SL28, Nyasaland
Processing: washed / dry fermentation
Tasting notes: chamomile tea, butter cookies, pomelo
Preparation: suitable for espresso-based coffee preparation, including home espresso machines. You can also find this coffee in a filter roast version (Solo dripper, V60, Aeropress, Chemex, French press, Clever Dripper…).
Type of coffee: roasted whole bean coffee
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.🤎
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It works perfectly as a base for your favorite milk drinks, yet also delights anyone who enjoys a clean espresso with a rich taste and balanced profile.
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Region: Hambela & Uraga, Guji Zone
Farm / Station: Partner farmers around Hambela and Uraga / Kuri Mountain Coffee
Producer: Habtamu Fikadu
Altitude: 2,010 – 2,300 m a.s.l.
Variety: 74112, 74110
Processing: Natural
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Country: Uganda
Region: Upper Bukyabo
Processing Station: Coffee Gardens
Altitude: 1,800 – 2,200 m a.s.l.
Variety: SL14, SL28, Nyasaland
Processing: Washed
Tasting notes: Full creamy body, milk chocolate, and floral aroma.
Preparation: Suitable for espresso-based drinks, including in-home espresso machines.
Coffee type: Roasted whole bean coffee