Coffee in Kenya
Coffee is a key pillar of Kenya’s economy and a significant earner of the foreign exchange. It provides livelihood to an estimate of over 700,000 small scale and large scale farmers. Due to its forward and backward linkages it directly or indirectly benefits around 5 million people in the country. The small coffee holders are organized into producer cooperatives that generate 60-70% of Kenyan Coffee.
Trotters Limited gets coffee directly from farmers, ensuring guaranteed quality. This is also a form of social responsibility as the farmers directly enjoy the benefits.
‘Coffee from Kenya has a distinctly bright acidity and potent sweetness with a dry winy aftertaste. Among the best Kenya coffee, one can find intoxicating black-currant flavor and aroma, according to the Coffee Board of Kenya’ Food Business Africa
There are 2 seasons for coffee in Kenya -May-July and October- December which is the peak season.
Vision & Mission
Vision
To be a world class coffee exporter
Mission
To provide our clients with the best quality coffee beans that meet their needs facilitating their business operations and meeting their customers’ needs
Core Values
Integrity
We are committed to being consistent, honest and reliable in handling our clients’ needs
Accountability
We take responsibility in our areas of affluence
Respect
We respect other cultures and believe beauty is in diversity
Teamwork
We believe in working on challenges as a team.
Why Kenyan coffee?
It is the finest Arabic coffee in the world, It is considered the best coffee having tart citric flavours, sweet fruits, chocolate and effervescence. It is processed by a wet method in order to ensure the best quality
Coffee Types in Kenya
• Robusta & Arabica -Kenya’s Arabica coffee is rich in flavours making it the best in the world.
Coffee production.
There are 2 seasons for coffee in Kenya. Early crops often start in May-July. The peak season is usually from October to December.
Coffee growing conditions in Kenya
• Temperature-Coffee growing areas have a cool to the hot climate that is ideal for Arabica coffee-(15-30 degrees Celsius). Rainfall-The Arabica coffee requires a rainfall ranging from 1000-2000mm annually that is well distributed. Soils-The best soil for Arabica coffee is the red volcanic soils, which is well-drained and have an acidity of 5.3 to 6.0. Topography-The Kenyan terrain is hilly with gentle slopes that allow for the soils to be well-drained and aerated. Altitude-Kenyan Arabica coffee grows between 1400 to 2000m above sea level
Login with Google