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Bahati Blue

Kenya - Nakuru - Bahati Blue - Washed - AA

CROP 2025/2026 See coffee details

SCA score85.25

Aromatic notes

grapefruitdried fruitbrown sugargreen

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History and traceability

The story

This exceptional Kenyan AA coffee comes from Bahati Blue Farm, located in the highlands of Nakuru County. The farm is owned and operated by the dedicated couple Sheila and Alkis, who cultivate two carefully selected varieties: Batian and Ruiru 11.

In 2024, Fantanesh, our Quality Manager based in Addis Ababa, personally visited Bahati Blue Farm. During her visit, she made a remarkable observation: it was the first time she found coffee trees growing under shade in Kenya a practice that reflects the farm's dedication to sustainable and quality-focused agriculture.

This lot is classified as AA — Kenya's highest coffee grade, determined by bean size (Screen 18 +) and density. AA beans are known for their bright, vibrant acidity and complex flavor profile.

The harvest is carried out with meticulous attention to quality. Cherries are picked at full ripeness, with the harvest lasting all day to collect only the ripest fruit and prevent them from falling, which would compromise quality.

The processing begins with an overnight rest on drying beds, allowing the cherries to condition before being pulped the following morning. The coffee is then thoroughly washed to ensure a clean, bright cup profile.

Sourced from Nakuru, this AA-grade coffee is grown by Sheila and Alkis on their shade-grown farm.

Bahati Blue Coffee Estate is located in Nakuru County, Kenya's 4th largest city, northwest of Nairobi, near Lake Nakuru. Two varieties are grown on this 7-hectare farm, Batian and Ruiru 11. The 21,000 coffee plants were planted in 2012.

During her visit in January 2024, Belco's Quality Manager Fantanesh saw coffee trees under shade (avocado, acacia) for the first time in Kenya. The farm produces 6 to 7 tons of coffee a year.

Identity card

OriginKenya
RegionNakuru
TerroirBahati
SpeciesArabica
ProcessWashed

Packaging60kg - Jute bags

Your coffee’s journey

The impact of this coffee

Agroforestry level

Simple
More than 2 tree species per hectare and at least 1 shade layer

Agroforestry brings trees and crops together on the same plot. Its benefits range from shade and more fertile soil to better-ripened cherries.

Quality

Aromatic notes

grapefruitdried fruitbrown sugargreen

SCA scoreMeets Belco quality standards

85.25

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Identity card

Your coffee’s journey

The impact of this coffee

Agroforestry level

SimpleMore than 2 tree species per hectare and at least 1 shade layer

Quality

Aromatic notes

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