A brief introduction to the grading system of Kenyan coffee beans in African coffee-producing countries

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Qianjie-brief introduction of Kenyan Coffee Grade from African Coffee producing area

There are many coffee producing countries in Africa, such as Republika (Rwanda), Ethiopia (Ethiopia), Kenya (kenya) and other countries that are more famous in the world. Qianjie has always liked Kenyan coffee, rich fruit aroma, sour fruit flavor, lively and bright acidity are the top quality coffee.

Kenya's upland washed Arabica beans are one of the best coffee in the world in terms of quality. The coffee industry in Kenya is of good quality and consistent under the strict control of the Kenya Coffee Agency. Kenyan coffee is famous for its strong fruit flavor, with lemon and citrus acid aromas.

Kenya is bordered to the north by Ethiopia, the origin of Arabica coffee trees, but it was not until the beginning of the 20th century that coffee cultivation began. In the 19th century, missionaries introduced Arabica trees from Yemen, but did not plant them in large quantities. It was not until 1893 that coffee was cultivated on a large scale after the introduction of Brazil's ancient bourbon seeds. That is to say, Kenyan coffee is of Brazilian origin. Due to the differences in water, climate and handling, the taste of Kenyan beans is very different from that of Brazilian beans.

Kenyan coffee trees are mainly concentrated on the slopes near Mount Kenya, about 4 to 6500 feet above sea level, which is the best height for coffee beans to develop their flavor, because the mountain temperature is lower, the growth is slower, and the aromatic components of coffee beans are fully developed. the acidity is more obvious and the texture is harder. In addition, Kenya was an early British colony, and the British had established a set of perfect cultivation and quality control system. After the independence of Kenya, the coffee industry has made great strides on the existing basis, and has become the largest foreign exchange earning industry in Kenya.

Kenya beans must have a strict grading system. Coffee beans taken out by washing plants are divided into seven grades according to size, shape and hardness, the highest being AA or AA, followed by AB, PB, C, TT and T. This grading system is similar to Colombia, mainly in terms of particle size and shape, but it does not necessarily have the best flavor.

Knowledge expansion: full-grained AA grade beans have thick meat, good heat permeability, mellow taste, good expansibility, aroma and sweetness. This grade of coffee is often considered by many to be one of the best coffee in the world.

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