Kenya AB Iyego Growers Cooperative

Cosmic Curations Release No. 13

250g bag of whole bean coffee

Origin: Kenya
Region: Murang'a County, Iyego Location
Elevation: 1620-1650 masl
Cultivar: SL 34 , SL 28, Ruiru 11, Batian
Producer: Iyego Growers Cooperative

You didn't think we were gonna leave 2025 without releasing a Kenya did you? Just been waiting for the exact right one that checks the right boxes. And this is it. Notes of blackberry, dark spices, black tea, citrus...if you know me then you know these are pretty much all of my favorite tasting notes. I'm typing this at 9:30 pm and it's taking every ounce of willpower to not go brew a cup.

The Iyego Coffee Growers Cooperative Society was established in 1959 with 12 member factories. Over the years, this number has dwindled to five due to instability in coffee prices and industry operations. The 4,500 active members collectively produce around 1,600 metric tons of cherry each year on 2,000 hectares of land. The members are also the owners and shareholders of the cooperative, which is run by nine elected board members and a supervisory committee. There are 70 permanent staff members year-round, with additional seasonal workers supporting the harvest.

 Kenyan green coffee beans are renowned for their bold, fruit-forward flavors and complex acidity. This coffee was grown in nutrient-rich volcanic soil at 1,620 to 1,650 masl, slowly ripening at high altitudes in cool temperatures. The dominant varieties are SL-28 and SL-34, Ruiru 11, and Batian.

Iyego runs a coffee nursery for Ruiru 11 and Batian saplings, which they sell or offer to farmers on credit to graft onto their existing SL trees. The cooperative has been working hard to leverage digital tools to enhance communication, improve training, and streamline payments to its farme

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