Kenya Rungeto AA is a bold and juicy expression of high-elevation excellence. Grown on the fertile southern slopes of Mt Kenya and processed at the renowned Kii Factory, this coffee is bursting with character—bright lime and blackcurrant acidity, a honeyed sweetness, and the plush, stone-fruit depth of ripe nectarine. It’s a stunning representation of what makes Kenyan coffee so revered: clarity, structure, and vibrancy in every cup.
SUITABLE FOR:
Filter
Aeropress
Plunger
Cold Brew
This lot comes from Kii Factory, one of three washing stations managed by the respected Rungeto Farmers’ Cooperative Society. Formed in 1997 after the dissolution of the Ngiriama Co-op, Rungeto brought together the Kii, Kiangoi, and Karimikui factories—each committed to elevating Kenyan coffee through meticulous processing and farmer support.
Rungeto is a smaller society by Kenyan standards, working with around 1,150 smallholder farmers. Of these, roughly 850 supply Kii Factory directly, delivering only the ripest cherries for same-day processing. The station employs flotation to sort fruit, then uses a disc pulper to remove skin and mucilage. After pulping, the coffee is separated into five grades, soaked in fresh stream water to stabilise flavour, and then dried on raised beds over 8–14 days for optimal clarity and complexity.
Rungeto’s processing is precise and thoughtful—designed to highlight the terroir of Kirinyaga. But what truly sets this co-op apart is its commitment to community and sustainability. Processing water is recycled, discarded cherry pulp is turned into fertiliser, and Fairtrade premiums are reinvested into community infrastructure. The society also runs a dairy program that supplies over 120,000 litres of milk per month to one of Kenya’s largest dairies, diversifying income for members.
This year’s lot from Kii stood out on the cupping table with its layered acidity, syrupy body and long, clean finish. It’s a classic Kenyan profile, delivered with precision—and simply delicious.
Kenya Rungeto AA 100%
Washed – SL28 & SL34 varietals grown in Kirinyaga at 1,800 MASL.
LIME, NECTARINE, HONEY, BLACKCURRANT
We’ve created our filter recipes as a guide to help you achieve the same great flavours we experience in our coffees. If you are unable to reproduce the exact result on your manual brewing gear, don’t panic—just use the ratio to adjust your brew for your setup.
Filter
1 – 2 cups daily
250g per fortnight
2 – 4 cups daily
500g per fortnight
6 – 8 cups daily
1kg per fortnight
Note: These guidelines use an estimate of 12–24 grams of coffee to allow for differences in dose size.
If you need help with any of our coffees, please email hello@padrecoffee.com.au, and we’ll guide you through the coffee journey.
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