Kenya Coffee
Kenya coffee is one of the more universally admired of coffee origins. Although Kenya produces less and less coffee every year, the coffee it does produce continues to rank among the world’s greatest and most consistent. The characteristic Kenya coffee profile is a triumph of classic refinement based on Kenya producers’ loyalty to their unique traditional coffee varieties and traditional wet processing and drying procedures. As is often the case in Ethiopia, the great coffees from Kenya are the product of disciplined cooperatives of small-holding producers.
Kenya Coffee Ratings and Reviews
The Kenya coffee reviews below are listed in reverse chronological order by review date. Only reviews published in the past five years are displayed. Click here to view older reviews of coffees from Kenya. Older reviews may no longer accurately reflect current versions of the same coffee.
Price: $29.00/10 ounces
Bright, juicy, intricately sweet-tart. Black currant, pink grapefruit, wild honey, thyme, red plum in aroma and cup. Lively, integrated acidity; smooth, lightly syrupy mouthfeel. The finish is resonant and fruit-driven, with black currant and sweet citrus notes.
Classic Kenya intensity with nuance. Black currant, pink grapefruit, thyme, brown sugar and dark chocolate. Winey acidity; viscous and rounded mouthfeel. The finish has black currant and sweet citrus notes supported by dark chocolate.
Bright, juicy, intricately layered. Black currant, pink grapefruit, wild honey, candied violet, ripe tomato. Lively, juicy acidity; delicate, silky texture. Long, resonant finish with fruit and floral persistence and an umami undercurrent.
Deeply sweet, fruit-driven. Black currant, pink grapefruit, dusky rose, baking chocolate, sorghum in aroma and cup. Juicy-bright acidity; full, syrupy mouthfeel. Resonant, long finish, emphasizing black currant and citrus brightness layered over a crisply chocolaty undercurrent.
Bright, layered, quite juicy. Blackcurrant and pink grapefruit zest up front, supported by tea rose, salted caramel, and a hint of sweet tomato vine. Juicy, citrus-toned acidity; syrupy, buoyant mouthfeel. The finish is crisp, with lingering notes of sweet citrus and blackcurrant.
Classic, fruit-driven Kenya cup. Notes of black currant, pink grapefruit and red plum up front, supported by candied violet and rich cedar. Juicy, wine-toned acidity; light, velvety body. Crisp, sweetly tart finish.
Dazzlingly bright, sweet-tart, and layered. Black currant, sage, cocoa nib, magnolia, magrut lime, maple syrup in aroma and cup. Juicy, vibrant structure with crisp, sweetly tart acidity; plush, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. The finish is resonant and long, highlighting citrus, currant, and floral tones with a grounding throughline of cocoa nib.
Juicy, sweetly savory, fruit-forward. Black currant, grapefruit zest, tea rose, molasses, cedar in aroma and cup. Crisp, lively acidity; lightly syrupy mouthfeel. Flavor-saturated finish consolidates to notes of black currant and citrus.
Deeply sweet-savory and floral-toned. Blackberry, red currant, pink grapefruit zest, cocoa nib, rose in aroma and cup. Bright, juicy acidity; silky, buoyant mouthfeel. The finish consolidates to sweet citrus and berry notes with undertones of cocoa and florals.
Stone fruit-driven, briskly floral. White peach, elderflower, maple candy, black tea, pink grapefruit in aroma and cup. Juicy-sweet structure with vivid, citric acidity; silky, buoyant mouthfeel. Finish is propelled by peach and pink grapefruit notes, trailing into tea-like florals and warm maple in the long.
Currant-toned, exuberantly floral. Red currant, violet, brown sugar, clove, black licorice in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart structure with bold, juicy acidity; rounded, syrupy mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of red currant and black licorice.
Savory-sweet, richly spiced-toned. Black currant, lavender, brown butter, pink pepper, licorice in aroma and cup. Juicy, wine-like structure with complex, layered acidity; round, silky-smooth mouthfeel. The finish leads with black currant and licorice notes, complicated by spice-toned florals.
Distinctively structured, brightly sweet. Candied grapefruit, blackcurrant, lemon balm, malted chocolate, lavender in aroma and cup. Juicy, sweetly tangy acidity; plush, velvety mouthfeel. Finish resonates with vibrant notes of blackcurrant and citrus zest.
Vibrant and sweetly complex. Blackberry jam, candied kumquat, tea rose petals, cocoa nib, cedar in aroma and cup. Crisp and juicy, bright but balanced acidity; supple and satiny-smooth mouthfeel. Long and resonant finish, with lingering impressions of candied citrus, dark florals, and a touch of cocoa nib.
Rich-toned, savory-sweet. Date, tamarind, rose hips, and magnolia, pink grapefruit zest in aroma and cup. Balanced, citrusy acidity; silky, buoyant mouthfeel. Resonant finish consolidated to tamarind and magnolia notes.
Bright, juicy, sweetly herbaceous. Lemon verbena, tomato vine, pomegranate, cocoa nib, magnolia in aroma and cup. Sparkling acidity; satiny-smooth mouthfeel. Cocoa-toned, sweet-savory finish.
Deeply rich, complex, nuanced. Dark chocolate, candied violet, tamarind, pink grapefruit zest, sorghum in aroma and cup. Crisply bright with high-toned, sparkling acidity; very full, syrupy mouthfeel. Notes of candied violet and tamarind carry the long, resonant finish.
Crisp, sweetly savory. Cocoa nib, chicory, red currant, apple cider, sweet lime in aroma and cup. Bright, juicy acidity; lightly satiny mouthfeel. Cocoa-driven finish with apple cider undertones.
High-toned, sweetly savory. Pluot, cocoa nib, plumeria, candycap mushroom, wild honey in aroma and cup. Sparkling acidity; plush, satiny mouthfeel. Harmonious, integrated, satiating finish.
High-toned, sweetly tart. Lemon tart, ripe tomato, alyssum, cocoa nib, blackberry taffy in aroma and cup. Tart-leaning, citrusy acidity; plush very satiny mouthfeel. Cocoa-toned finish supported by notes of blackberry taffy and alyssum.
