This Kenyan Kabngetuny is a washed AB-grade coffee sourced from Flacon Specialty via Coffee Collaborative.
Kenyan Coffee
The Keyan Coffee industry goes back to colonial days. The British bought coffee from Brazil originally to plan there but eventually started developing their own varieties. The country’s geography especially around Mount Kenyan and Kilimanjaro naturally produces great coffees.
Almost all the country’s coffee goes through the Keynan auction system, which has recently changed. You can listen to how these changes affect the coffee industry by listening to the pod with Tim Wendelboe on Kenya here…
Kabngetuny farmers co-operative
Kabngetuny (or Kapng’etuny, as it is spelt in Kenya) Co-operative Society processes and markets coffee for small-scale farmers in Kericho Highlands, Kenya, since 1985. It’s surrounded by Nandi hills and Mau forest at 2000m altitude, ideal for coffee varieties like K7 and SL28.
Coffee and Impact
The society manages 360,000 coffee trees, exporting high-quality Arabica coffee grades like AA and PB. It aims to lead in quality coffee production, empower members, and improve living standards.
Membership and Operations
With 955 members and 790 active, the society processes over 2.6 million kilograms of coffee, supported by a diverse team and an annually elected board.
Objectives
The society aims to:
- Disseminate knowledge of good agricultural practices.
- Ensure high quantity and quality coffee production at reduced costs.
- Alleviate poverty and improve the living standards of members.
- Incorporate all coffee production, processing, and marketing efforts to meet international standards.
- Adhere to certification codes of conduct and standards.
- Uphold integrity and transparency.
You can read more about the co-operative on their website, one of the few in Kenyan that was one. Read more here…
Kenyan Kabngetuny details
An AB-size graded coffee.
Certification:
Fairtrade Certified since 2012.
Starting Brews
| Brew Method | Ratio | Brew Method | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | 1:2.2.2 | AeroPress | 17g:200g | |
| Plunger | 48g:800g | Pour over/filter | 18g:300g |
Transparency Information
| Sourced from | Flacon Specialty via Coffee Collaborative. |
|---|---|
| FOB price | US$ 7.50/kg USD. |
| Cupping score | 86.5 (from Coffee Collaborative) we cupped it at 84 |
| Producer | Thiriku Coffee Growers Cooperative Society. |
| Lot size bought | 2 x 30kg bag |
| Relationship | This is our first coffee from this co-operative. |
Sources:
- Images and some text: Kabngetuny Farmers Co-operative website
- Rewrites using Grammarly and co-pilot.
- Falcon coffee details.
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