Although many African countries such as Kenya and the famous Ivory Coast are only small coffee producers they are by no means insignificant on the world scene. Since its inception the continent of Africa has become world-famous for producing dark, large coffee beans of the highest quality and the most superb taste.
In the foothills of Mount Kenya some of the best beans in the world are cultivated on small farms. Coffee is sold by the size of the bean, with AA being the largest grade. Kenyan coffee is known for consistently achieving this rating.
Estate Kenya ranks as one of the best coffees in the world. Of course it is expensive. Sometimes the retail tag will be twice the price of other products in the range but let me assure you it is well worth the money. Their best bean has huge body combined with an astonishing winy, acidic blackcurrant flavour. The aroma alone is irresistible. From experience I can guarantee it will seduce any coffee connoisseurs taste buds from within many metres of a brew.
The Ivory Coast is well established as one of the world’s largest producers of the Robusta variety which is specifically used to make espresso...