{"product_id":"kenya-ab-washed","title":"KENYA - AB - WASHED","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoffee Story – Kenya AB – Fully Washed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright blackcurrant and red berry acidity, citrus, floral notes and sweet black tea, with a juicy body and a long, clean finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOFFEE GRADE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKenya AB – Screen 15\/16–17\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eREGION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKenya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRODUCER \/ COOPERATIVE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmallholder Farmers \u0026amp; Farmer Cooperative Societies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVARIETALS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSL28, SL34, Ruiru 11, Batian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePROCESSING:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully Washed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALTITUDE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 1,300 – 1,900 metres above sea level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKenya produces some of the world's most recognisable coffees. Known for their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evibrant acidity, intense fruit character and remarkable clarity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Kenyan coffees have developed a reputation that is almost unmatched among washed African origins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoffee was introduced to Kenya in the late nineteenth century, eventually becoming an important part of the country's agricultural economy. Today, much of Kenya's coffee is produced by smallholder farmers, many of whom deliver ripe cherries to local \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFarmer Cooperative Society washing stations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, known locally as factories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese small farms are often scattered across the highlands surrounding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMount Kenya and the Aberdare ranges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where elevation, fertile soils, cool temperatures and seasonal rainfall provide ideal conditions for Arabica production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderstanding Kenya AB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most important things to understand about Kenyan coffee is that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAB is a physical grade, not a flavour designation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKenyan coffee is traditionally sorted by bean size after milling. AB represents beans in the medium-large screen range, sitting below the larger AA grade. Under Kenya's official grading system, AB beans pass through screen 18 and are retained on screen 16, while commercial exporters may describe AB lots using slightly different screen conventions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grade tells us about the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esize and preparation of the green coffee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but it does not guarantee a particular cup profile. The character of a Kenyan AB is ultimately determined by its growing region, varieties, altitude, harvest quality and processing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd when those factors come together, Kenyan AB can offer an exceptional balance of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efruit, acidity and sweetness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kenyan Washed Process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKenya's traditional washed processing system is an important part of the country's distinctive cup profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRipe cherries are selectively handpicked before being delivered to a local washing station. The cherries are pulped and the coffee is fermented to break down the remaining mucilage before being thoroughly washed and graded by density.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe parchment is then dried slowly on raised beds, often under the careful supervision of station staff and farmers. This combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eselective harvesting, fermentation, washing and controlled drying\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e helps produce the extraordinary clarity associated with Kenyan coffee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause the coffee is fully washed, there is little interference from the fruit itself, allowing the characteristics of the variety and growing environment to shine through.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewashed Kenyan profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—bright, juicy and intensely aromatic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cup opens with vibrant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblackcurrant and red berry acidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, followed by layers of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecitrus and delicate florals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. As it cools, a gentle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblack tea character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e develops alongside a soft sweetness reminiscent of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebrown sugar and honey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe acidity is lively without becoming sharp, giving the coffee a juicy, almost wine-like quality. The body is smooth and rounded, while the finish is exceptionally clean and persistent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe overall impression is one of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebright fruit, elegant florals and tea-like sweetness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the characteristic Kenyan acidity carrying right through to the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Coffee Commune","offers":[{"title":"1KG","offer_id":47339776475305,"sku":"COF.GRE.KENYAAB1616","price":34.92,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/3369\/3097\/files\/ChatGPTImageAug11_2026_12_25_17PM.png?v=1786415130","url":"https:\/\/privatecollection.coffee\/products\/kenya-ab-washed","provider":"Private Coffee Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}