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: NT $480/8 ounces
Vivid, juicy and deeply structured. Black currant, pink grapefruit zest, red plum, violet and cocoa powder in aroma and cup. Sparkling, wine-toned acidity; plush, syrupy body. The finish is long and resonant, with dark fruit and floral tones and a savory cocoa throughline.
Vibrant, classically Kenyan. Black currant, pink grapefruit, cocoa nib, lilac and sugarcane in aroma and cup. Sparkling, wine-like acidity; silky, buoyant mouthfeel. The finish is exceptionally long, carrying vivid berry, citrus and floral notes with distinctive harmony.
Vibrant, deeply layered, classically Kenya. Black currant, blood orange, cocoa nib, lilac and sugarcane in aroma and cup. Sparkling, wine-like acidity; dense, syrupy body. The finish is exceptionally long, resonating with berry, citrus and floral notes.
Price: NT $1,100/227 grams
Intense, deep-toned, beautifully structured. Black currant, blood orange, cocoa nib, lilac, brown sugar in aroma and cup. Gently phosphoric, sparkling acidity; syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. The finish is exceptionally long and fruit-saturated.
Bright, savory-sweet, classically structured. Red currant, pink grapefruit, cocoa nib, cedar and sweet tomato emerge in an elegantly balanced cup with vibrant, sparkling acidity and a round, satiny-smooth body. The finish narrows gracefully toward lingering citrus, dark chocolate, and softly herbaceous notes characteristic of many top Kenya coffees.
Sweetly savory, crisply structured. Red currant, grapefruit zest, brown sugar, cedar and black tea in aroma and cup. Lively, winey acidity; smooth, lightly syrupy mouthfeel. The finish consolidates elegantly to citrus and brown sugar notes.
Delicate, juicy-bright. Jasmine tea, tangerine, cocoa nib, brown sugar boba, cedar in aroma and cup. High-toned, citric acidity; crisp, silky mouthfeel. Citrusy, gently floral finish.
Hazelnut, honey, black currant, narcissus, tangerine in aroma and cup. Sparkling acidity; crisp, lightly creamy mouthfeel. Rich-toned, sweetly nutty finish.
Poised, bright, pungent. Red currant, pink grapefruit zest, tea rose, brown sugar and cocoa nib in aroma and cup. Sparkling acidity; streamlined, silky body. Long, floral-toned finish with citrus and cocoa nuance.
Bright, juicy, sweetly herbaceous. Ripe peach, tangerine, magnolia, marjoram, toffee and cocoa nib in aroma and cup. Resonant, juicy acidity; plush syrupy mouthfeel. Very long, flavor-saturated finish that fulfills the promise of the cup.
Vivid and classically structured. Black currant, red plum, pink grapefruit zest, violet, and cocoa nib in aroma and cup. Energetic, high-definition acidity; full, satiny-smooth mouthfeel. The finish leads with dark fruit and floral tones with a cocoa nib undercurrent.
Juicy and classically structured. Black currant, pink grapefruit zest, red plum, marjoram, and cocoa nib in aroma and cup. Bright, energetic acidity; dense, creamy body. The finish is vibrant and sustained, carrying fruit intensity and savory herbaceousness into a rich cocoa long.
Vivid and impeccably structured. Notes of black currant, pink grapefruit zest, tomato vine, brown sugar, and cocoa nib in aroma and cup. Electric, wine-bright structure; satiny-smooth body. The finish is extended and resonant, carrying savory-sweet fruit and cocoa nib depth.
Dramatic, saturated, incisive. Blackcurrant, ruby grapefruit, tomato leaf, honeycomb, dark chocolate in aroma and cup. Crisp, sweet-savory acidity; plush, viscous mouthfeel. The finish is long and echoing, layering currant and citrus over savory florals and cocoa.
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.
