Kenya Mukuyuni Co-op AA
Balanced Profile | Light roast
Tasting Notes: Grapefruit, Molasses, Peach
IT ALL STARTS AT THE COFFEE FARM
This exceptional coffee from the Mukuyuni Farmers Cooperative Society in Machakos, Kenya, highlights the integrity and quality of Kenyan specialty coffee. Grown at 1700–2000 MASL, this washed-process SL28 variety offers a vibrant cup with a 87+-point score, showcasing the dedication of progressive farmers embracing sustainable practices.
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TRACEABILITY
COUNTRY
Kenya
REGION
Machakos
IMPORTER
Vava Coffee
VARIETAL
SL28
PRODUCER
932 members, including 575 men and 347 women
MILL / WASHING STATION
Mukuyuni Coffee Factory
PROCESSING
Washed
ALTITUDE
1700 - 2000 Meters
DID YOU KNOW
Recent local law changes in Kenya are empowering exporters and producers, fostering direct trade and greater transparency. These shifts are helping ensure the sustainability of Kenya's exceptional coffee.
PRICE TRANSPARENCY
$5.38
Price paid by Driftaway
$4.48
Free on Board price
Not available
Farm Gate price
$2.03
Fair Trade price per pound
$1.83
Coffee C-Market price per pound
$0.05
Driftaway's World Coffee Research contribution per pound
WHY DID WE SELECT THIS COFFEE?
Sourcing Kenyan coffee has been increasingly challenging, with shrinking crops and rising pressures on producers. Despite these obstacles, we’ve adapted and built a strong, values-driven partnership with Vava Angwenyi, setting the foundation for an exceptional working relationship. This coffee marks the first of two outstanding high-elevation, high-scoring washed Kenyans that you can look forward to from us every year. It’s no understatement to say that this may be some of the best coffee we’ve ever had from Kenya.
AVERAGE CUPPING SCORE
88.21
/100
88.21
SCAA Cupping Score
15 x 60 kg
Bags purchased
1 year
Length of producer relationship
100% (in 2023)
Transparent coffees purchased
HOW DID WE ROAST THIS COFFEE?
This coffee is being roasted by Ian T. from Dec 1st to Dec 26th in Brooklyn. We use the Loring Kestrel roaster for this profile. We have strict guidelines for each of the coffee profiles, and this roast has to pass the development time ratio test as measured in real-time by the roasting software, Cropster. Once it does, it is approved for production.
QUALITY CONTROL
We perform Quality Control via a process of coffee tasting called cupping on all of our production roasts once a week at our roastery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Each cupping is conducted by Ian T., Anu M., Suyog M., and James M. using standard equipment, and is logged by our Q-certified cupper Ian T. All coffees are evaluated on a scoring scale of 0 to 3.
- 3.0 = exceptional roast - exceeds expectations
- 2.5 = on par with profile - matches expectations
- 2.0 = good roast, but 1 or 2 elements could be improved - needs improvement
- 1.5 or lower = failed - do not ship
PRODUCTION AND SHIPPING
Less than 24 hours after roasting, we bag your coffee in our production facility in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Our production team is led by Anthony and Torie, and supported by a rotating cast of local artists, musicians and independent professionals.
AT YOUR HOME
Brew this coffee with your favorite home brewer and enjoy the taste of incredible coffee! Here are a few tips on how to make the best coffee on each brewer.
View other posts about how to make better coffee at home on our blog Coffeecademy.
