Main coffee producing countries in Africa | introduction to the flavor characteristics of bean seed producing areas of Kenyan coffee

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A brief introduction to the growing conditions of Kenyan Coffee from Qianjie-African Coffee producing area

Kenya is located in Kenya below the equator of East Africa. The coffee beans planted are high-quality Arabica, thick and round in meat, and divided into seven grades according to the size of the beans, and the taste is divided into six grades from top to bottom. "Kenya AA" is highly praised and respected in the taste recommendation, with a slightly sour and thick fragrance, which is very popular with Europeans, especially in the UK. Kenyan coffee has surpassed Costa Rican coffee to become one of the most popular coffees.

Boutique coffee producing areas are mainly from the following counties: Nyeri Neri, Kirinyaga Kirinaga, Murang'a Mulanka. In addition, Embu Enbu and Laikipia Lecipia are also common.

The main varieties of Kenya are SL28 and SL34. It is cultivated and named by "Scott Laboratories". SL28 and SL34 are genetic variants. The goal of cultivating SL28 was to mass produce coffee beans with high quality and resistance to diseases and insect pests. Although the yield of SL28 is not as high as expected, copper leaf and broad bean-shaped beans have great sweetness, balance and complex flavor, as well as significant citrus and black plum characteristics. While SL34 is similar to SL28 in flavor, except for its complex acidity and great sweetness, it is heavier, more full-bodied and cleaner than SL28. SL34 beans are similar to SL28 in appearance, but are more adaptable to sudden heavy rain.

Kenyan coffee is mainly treated by water washing. Kenyan water washing starts with the general water washing process, first naturally ferments for 12 hours (with a PH value of 4.5-4.8), then washes off 80%-90% pectin layer, rinses and cleans in natural fermentation for 24 hours, then soaks in water for 24 hours, dries and then enters the warehouse.

Kenya coffee is graded according to particle size and flavor. The particle size of AA, AB and PB,AA is 17 mesh and 18 mesh, and AB is 15 order and 16 order. PB is PEABERRIES. The flavor grade of TOP, PLUS, FAQ,FAQ- "Fair to Average Quality" will have some slight defective beans, but it will not affect the flavor.

Knowledge expansion: washing will brighten the acidity of coffee beans and reflect rich fruit flavors. Kenyan coffee with bright fruit aromas and acidity is regarded as a favorite product of many people in the coffee industry. Kenyan coffee has thus won the reputation of "cup of connoisseurs".

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