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Duma, Kenya — Espresso Roast

  • Product Info

    PRODUCER: Various

    PROCESS: Fully Washed

    REGION: Nyeri, Central Kenya

    VARIETAL: Batian, Ruiru 11, SL28, SL34

    ALTITUDE: 1600-1850 MASL

    Tasting Notes:               Vibrant red berries and plum with a creamy brazil nuts, caramel and dark chocolate body.

    About The Coffee 

    Duma is sourced primarily through the Nairobi Coffee Exchange Auction. While farmers may make more money when their small, higher-quality lots are sold at auction, the small size of such lots means that they still depend on selling the rest of their harvest at reasonable prices.

    The Region

    Duma is sourced from Kenya’s Central Province. It’s a special blend of ABC size grades grown by networks of smallholder producers mainly surrounding the slopes of Mount Kenya and throughout the Aberdare mountain range.

    For farmers, the high-quality lots they sell at the auction are only a small portion of their total production. While they may make more money when these higher quality lots are sold at auction, the small size of such lots means that they still depend on selling the rest of their harvest at reasonable prices.

    The Process

    Coffees from these areas are grown in rich volcanic sandy soils at high altitudes. Flowering takes place between March and April with the harvest spread between November and January. Wet mills have access to fresh, high-altitude streams, with which they produce immaculately washed coffees.

    Following selective handpicking, farmers deliver their cherries to wet mills. At intake, the cherry is hand-sorted to remove any damaged or under-ripe cherry before pulping. After pulping, coffee is fermented for 12-16 hours and then washed in fresh stream water. Wet parchment is dried on raised beds, where it is turned frequently to ensure even drying. Workers also sort through drying parchment to remove any damaged beans.

    The Kahawa Bora mill is now even easier to keep traceability intact all the way from the individual farmer who grew the lot through to the roaster. Thanks to the mill, small estate owners can receive larger payouts for to their high-quality production and link their names to their coffees for consumers to see.

    For farmers, having their name and life story connected to their coffee, which is then purchased and seen by the end user, can bring many benefits. It means that they can nurture long-term relationships with roasters and increase the value of their product. For roasters, connecting farmers’ stories to the coffees they grew can create a stronger customer interest for specific coffees, add value and demand, and help finance successful long-term relationships with farmers.