We're excited to offer another stellar coffee from Kenya, an origin that rarely disappoints. With rich volcanic soil, well-distributed rainfall, and moderate temperatures, growing conditions in Kenya are ideal for great coffee. We sourced this lot in partnership with Vava Coffee, founded by Vava Angwenyi. Through her company, Vava, exports, roasts, and consults on coffee value chains. Her vision is to challenge the status quo and promote positive social disruption within the coffee industry while ensuring sustainable livelihoods for the people and communities in which she works. With a formal education in economics, statistics, and mathematics, Vava is a strong proponent of knowledge as power and provides producers with the tools and education they need to learn more about their role in the coffee marketplace. 

Vava Coffee intentionally includes women and young people in all aspects of its work. This lot, from the Boma Washing Station in Kericho, is part of Vava's Ocean Love fundraising efforts, supporting the economic empowerment of women and youth in the small island communities around the world, from Cat Island, Bahamas to Lamu, Kenya. Each of the producers have participated in climate smart programs and integrate their education in their daily growing practices. The Boma washing station has around 600 members with women being the majority. A great deal of care is paid during the picking process, resulting in a beautiful, clean cup. 

We like our Kenyan offerings to have a cup profile of berry, purple fruit, and a sweet, lingering aftertaste. Dial into notes of plum, oolong, and baking chocolate. We recommend brewing this coffee as a single cup, pour over at a 1:17 brew ratio, filtered water at 204-206F, a medium grind, and a 3-3.5 minute brew cycle.