An introduction to the climate and geography of coffee beans in Kenya

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Brief introduction:

SASINI Manor is located in KIAMBU area around Mount Mountain Kenya, about 1800 meters above sea level. it has beautiful scenery, pleasant climate, sufficient light and superior soil conditions. it belongs to fertile acid red soil, loose soil, deep soil layer and good drainage. The PH value is between 5.5 and 6.5.

Kenya's climatic and geographical conditions provide unique conditions for the growth of high-quality coffee beans, which are located in eastern Africa, the equator runs through the middle, and the East African Rift Valley runs through the north and south. It is bordered by Somalia to the east, Tanzania to the south, Uganda to the west, Ethiopia and Sudan to the north, and the Indian Ocean to the southeast. The coastline is 536 km long. There are many plateaus in the territory, with an average elevation of 1500 meters. The central peak of Kirinaga (Mount Kenya) is 5199 meters above sea level and the top of the mountain is covered with snow, making it the second highest peak in Africa. The whole territory is located in the tropical monsoon area, but affected by its high topography, it is a savanna climate with great seasonal differences in precipitation. The coastal area is hot and humid, and the climate of the plateau is mild. The highest temperature of the year is 22-26 ℃ and the lowest is 10-14 ℃. Kenyan coffee beans are the mainstay of the local industry. Kenyan coffee is mostly grown at an altitude of 1500,000m above sea level and is harvested twice a year.

[remarks]: double fermentation (48-72 hours) fresh fruit flotation-de-pulp-upper fermentation tank for 1 night-water washing-shell beans put into the bottom fermentation tank to continue fermentation for 36 hours (during which a few hours to change the water)-washing-soaking for 12 hours-solarization

Kiambu producing area

[manor] SASINI

Volcanic soil

[variety] SL28

[altitude] 1500-2000 m

[rainfall] rainfall 1200 mm

[treatment] double fermentation

[harvest] April-June, October-December

[grade] AB (15-16 mesh)

[flavor] Blueberry, grapefruit, honey, citrus, strawberry, longan, white wine, caramel, tea

[palate] bright and full taste of blueberries behind the nose. Sour taste of grapefruit and citrus; layered, with slight citrus aromas in the front, full blueberries in the middle, small amounts of strawberries in the back, sweet longan, perfect grapefruit and white wine flavors, moderate acidity and mellowness.