
Kenya is not only famous for its specialty tea, but coffee is also a remarkable point when people mention this country. The coffee industry was established during the colonial period of the British and has since significantly contributed to the economy of Kenya. With its rich flavor and characteristic wine-like acidity, Kenyan coffee is likened to the kind of coffee that you “drink once, remember for a lifetime” in the global coffee community.
What is Kenya AA?
There are many ways to classify coffee beans worldwide. They can be classified and assessed by size, shape, color, and uniformity. Not all large beans guarantee better quality than smaller ones. However, coffee is still classified by size as a specific standard. For Kenyan coffee, the larger the bean, the higher its value. Beans that sit on the largest sieve size 17/18 (approximately 7.2 mm in diameter) and are free of defects are classified as AA. Kenya AA tends to be dense and heavy, often grown at elevations above 2000 meters above sea level, which creates a unique wine-like acidity that is both rich and complex.
The ranking of Kenyan coffee from highest to lowest is as follows:
- E (Elephant Bean)
- AA
- PB (Peaberry)
- AB
- C
- TT
- T
- MH/ ML

Research suggests that larger coffee beans are believed to contain more flavor compounds. This is why large beans tend to have a richer and more diverse flavor profile. According to this classification criterion, Kenya AA ranks among the top three “giants” in the high-quality coffee industry.
Quality of Kenya AA Coffee
Kenya AA has not achieved an SCA Score of 90.25 for no reason; it was crowned the champion of the Swedish Roasting Championship in 2019. The beans themselves carry wonderful flavors, and when paired with appropriate processing and brewing methods, Kenya AA will not disappoint.
Characteristic | Description |
---|---|
Aroma | Black currant, raspberry, caramel |
Flavor | Black currant, grapefruit, hibiscus, red plum, peony tea |
Aftertaste | Red grape, black tea, apple |
Acidity | High medium |
Body | Creamy, medium-full |
Balance | Good |
Kenya Gatomboya AA from 3C Roastery
Gatomboya is a mill located in Nyeri County. The coffee here is fermented and washed in spring water from Gatomboya, resulting in a balanced sweetness. There are many aspects of this coffee that will make you fall in love from the first sip. This unique signature is the result of a long journey of close cooperation among farmers, roasters, and buyers.
“High quality beans with the dedicated Kenyan flavor profile that deserve nothing else than a perfected roast profile.”
(High-quality beans with a characteristic Kenyan flavor profile that merits a perfect roast profile)
The Kenya Gatomboya AA coffee beans sold at 3C Roastery are washed and come with two roasting levels for you to choose from:
- Light: Suitable for pour-over with V60, cold brew, or coffee brewing with a French press.
- Medium: Ideal for espresso with industrial coffee machines or handheld machines like Nanopresso, Picopresso, or for cold brewing.
Kenya Gatomboya AA impresses with its vibrant character and prominent fruity flavors. Kenyan coffee has a pleasant citrus acidity with delicate floral notes, sometimes hinting at green tomato. Not to mention the allure of bright and suggestive floral tones.
It would be wonderful to enjoy a cup of Kenya Gatomboya AA coffee on the first day of the year to feel the “real freshness” that is often praised about this bean. You are invited to visit 3C Roastery for service or order the product Kenya Gatomboya AA here.