Kenya Kiangai Espresso Coffee – AA Grade from Kirinyaga

About Kenya Kiangai Espresso Coffee

Kenya Kiangai Espresso Coffee is a vibrant, high‑clarity espresso roast showcasing the iconic flavour profile of Kirinyaga’s AA‑grade coffees. Crafted as part of our specialty coffee range in Melbourne, this espresso delivers bold fruit intensity, bright acidity and a smooth caramel finish—perfect for both black espresso and milk‑based drinks.

Tasting Notes

Notes of orange, peach, nectarine, black currant, honey, black tea and florals. A juicy and full body with peach acidity.Black tea and lemon in the finish.

• Blackcurrant
• Citrus zest
• Caramel sweetness
• Clean, bright finish

Expect a lively, structured espresso with layered sweetness and a long, refreshing aftertaste.

Why This Espresso Roast Stands Out

• Crafted specifically as a premium espresso roast
• AA‑grade Kenyan cherries for exceptional clarity
• Bright, fruit‑forward profile ideal for modern espresso
• Smooth caramel sweetness that pairs beautifully with milk
• Part of our specialty coffee Melbourne lineup

Producer Story – Kiangai Factory, Kirinyaga

This lot comes from the Kiangai Factory, part of the Kabare Farmers’ Cooperative Society in Kirinyaga—one of Kenya’s most celebrated coffee‑growing regions. Smallholder farmers deliver hand‑picked cherries daily, where they undergo meticulous sorting, washing and drying to maintain exceptional quality.

The region’s volcanic soil, high elevation and cool nights contribute to the intense sweetness and acidity that Kenyan coffees are known for.

Washed Processing Method

• Hand‑picked ripe cherries
• Float‑sorted for quality
• Depulped and fermented in fresh water
• Thoroughly washed and graded
• Dried on raised beds for 10–14 days

This classic washed process produces a clean, structured espresso with bright acidity and refined sweetness.

Espresso Brew Guide

• Dose: 20g 
• Yield: 45–50g 
• Time: 27–32 seconds

Tip: For more sweetness, aim for a slightly longer shot to increase extraction.

Origin Details

• Country: Kenya
• Region: Kirinyaga
• Factory: Kiangai
• Producer: Kibirigwi Farmers Cooperative Society (FCS)
• Grade: AA
• Process: Fully Washed (River Water)
• Varietal: SL 28, SL 34, Batian, Ruiru 11
• Altitude: 1600–1800 MASL
• Roast Level: Medium - Espresso

Specialty Coffee Melbourne – Freshly Roasted

Roasted at our Ravenhall roastery, this espresso roast coffee is crafted to highlight the vibrant acidity, sweetness and structure that define the best Kenyan coffees. Part of our growing range of specialty coffee.