Origin: Kenya
Geographic Coordinates: 1 00 N, 38 00 E
Population: 30,765,916
Cup Profile: Bright and Vibrant. Winey with nice Body
Currency: Shilling
Language: English (official), Kiswahili (official), Numerous indigenous languages, Ethnic Groups Kikuyu 22%, Luhya 14%, Luo 13%, Kalenjin 12%, Kamba 11%, Kisii 6%, Meru 6%, other African 15%, non-African (Asian, European, and Arab) 1%
Production: (millions lbs.) 189,156,000
Exports: (millions lbs.) 146,916,000
Botanical Varieties Introduced from native arabica from Ethiopia. Ruiru II
Growing Regions: Mount Kenya, Kasii, Nyanza, Nakuru, Kajiado
Wet Processed: Yes
Dry Processed: NA
Altitude Meters: 1500-2100
Introduced: 1800's Fathers of the Holy Spirit Congregation
Harvest Times: Nov-Mar