{"title":"Kenya","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBold, Juicy \u0026amp; Unapologetically Intense\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKenya doesn't whisper. It announces itself — with a sharp, wine-like acidity, a plush and syrupy body, and flavours so vivid and fruit-forward they stop you mid-sip. Among the world's great coffee origins, \u003cstrong\u003eKenya\u003c\/strong\u003e stands apart: complex, intense, and utterly distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown on the fertile volcanic slopes surrounding Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Range, at altitudes between \u003cstrong\u003e1,400m and 2,000m\u003c\/strong\u003e, Kenyan coffee benefits from rich red soil, two distinct rainy seasons, and generations of meticulous farming tradition. The result is a cup that is simultaneously bold and refined — a coffee that rewards those who drink it black.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Taste\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense and fruity — fresh berries and tropical fruit, heavily perfumed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complex \u0026amp; juicy — blackcurrant, grapefruit, red berries, with a jammy or savory tomato-like finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to full — plush, solid, syrupy mouthfeel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e High and winey — sharp, vibrant, high-toned citrus brightness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAftertaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean and lingering — long, fruit-driven, wine-like trail on the palate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrading \u0026amp; Varietals\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAA Grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e The largest beans, most prized for consistent, high-quality flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeaberry (PB):\u003c\/strong\u003e A rare single-seeded cherry (~5% of harvest) delivering a more concentrated, intense cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSL28 \u0026amp; SL34:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kenya's iconic varietals — world-famous for bright, lemony acidity and exceptional cup quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Brew\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest enjoyed \u003cstrong\u003eblack as a filter coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e — V60, Chemex, or Aeropress. Water at \u003cstrong\u003e92–94°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, medium grind. No milk — it will mute what makes Kenya extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e2026 Harvest Update\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2026 harvest moved earlier than usual, starting in January. Volumes are down ~10–20% due to weather, but AA lot quality is \u003cstrong\u003eexceptionally strong\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fresh shipments are arriving at UK retailers throughout March and April 2026 — right now, at peak freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kenya-aa-the-royal-rift","title":"Kenya AA | The Royal Rift","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerched on the volcanic slopes of Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Range, Kenyan coffee is often called the Connoisseur's Cup.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a celebration of unique Kenyan terroir — where mineral-rich red soils, high-elevation sunlight, and meticulous double-washing create the world's most vibrant beans. 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