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Published: 2024-11-10 Author: World Gafei

Last Updated: 2024/11/10, Kenya Coffee treatment-Starbucks Kenya Coffee Bean theme Kenya is to the north of Ethiopia, the origin of Arabica coffee trees, but it was not until the beginning of the 20th century that coffee cultivation began. Missionaries introduced Arabica trees from the leaves in the 19th century, but did not plant them in large quantities. Coffee was not cultivated on a large scale until 1893, when Brazil's ancient "bourbon" coffee seeds were introduced.

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 the leaves, but did not plant them in large quantities until 1893. Brazil's ancient "bourbon" coffee seeds were introduced to cultivate coffee on a large scale. In other words, the current Kenyan coffee is of Brazilian origin, and because of the water, climate and handling methods, the flavor of Kenyan beans is quite different from that of Brazilian beans.

Brazilian coffee is planted at a low altitude, with soft texture and no obvious sour taste. In contrast, Kenyan coffee trees are mainly concentrated on the slopes near Mount Kenya, about 4 to 6500 feet above sea level, which is suitable for coffee beans to develop their flavor, because the mountain temperature is lower and the growth is slower, and the aromatic components of coffee beans are fully developed. the acidity of the fruit is more obvious and the texture is harder. In addition, Kenya was an early British colony, and the British had established a perfect cultivation and quality control system. After Kenya became independent, the coffee industry made great strides on its existing foundation and became a foreign exchange earning industry in Kenya.

Starbucks does not buy coffee at auction; instead, our suppliers buy the coffee they think Starbucks will like and send samples to Starbucks. Political conditions, drought and the cultivation of new high-yield coffee trees have made Starbucks still interested in Kenya as a coffee supplier.

Starbucks mainly buys coffee based on its taste, which is why we don't specify a Kenyan grade (such as "AA" or "A"). These grades only represent the size of coffee beans.

Anecdotes:

The Kenyan Plateau is one of the most important agricultural producing areas in Africa, and glaciers have been found on Mount Kenya, the second largest peak in Africa. The unique geographic conditions are very suitable for wildlife, so they are also of great scientific and economic value.

Agricultural products include tea, coffee, cotton, wheat, sugar, fruits, vegetables, dairy products, beef, pork, poultry and eggs.

Kenya declared its independence from British rule on December 12, 1963. Both Swahili and English are the official languages of Kenya.