Ubuntu Brews also supports origin-finished roasted Kenyan coffee for international roasters, private label partners, and commercial programs. Roasting in Kenya allows more value, quality control, and traceability to remain at origin while giving buyers access to finished, export-ready Kenyan coffee.
Ubuntu’s roasted coffee is designed for B2B use, including specialty roasting partners, private label programs, espresso programs, filter programs, and bulk commercial supply. It is not positioned as a direct-to-consumer retail product
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Product Specifications and Buyer Detail
Ubuntu Brews provides technical product information to support buyer evaluation, procurement, quality review, and commercial planning.
Final flavor notes, certifications, availability, QC reports, cupping scores, and export documentation vary by lot and are shared with each shipment upon request.
Kenya AA Product Specification
Product Name: AA Green Coffee Beans
Grade and Roast: AA Specialty, raw green
Origin: Primarily Mount Kenya and Aberdare Highlands, including Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Embu, Meru, Tharaka-Nithi, Nyandarua, and Laikipia, with selected lots from other producing regions.
Harvest Season: Main Crop, September to January. Late Crop, April to August.
Altitude: Approximately 1,400 to 2,200 meters above sea level.
Varietals: SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11, K7, Batian
Process: Fully washed, sun-dried on raised beds
Screen Size: Through screen 21, retained on screen 18
Evaluation: Physical grading and green coffee cupping conducted according to Kenya Coffee Directorate protocols and SCA cupping standards.
Roast Expression: Light, citrus, floral, high acidity, crisp origin clarity. Medium, blackcurrant, caramel, sweet citrus, balanced acidity. Dark, cocoa, molasses, heavier body, reduced acidity.
Commercial Fit: Premium single-origin programs, high-end retail offerings, filter programs, and flagship Kenyan coffee positioning.
Kenya AB Product Specification
Product Name: AB Green Coffee Beans
Grade and Roast: AB Specialty, raw green
Origin: Primarily Mount Kenya and Aberdare Highlands, including Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Embu, Meru, Tharaka-Nithi, Nyandarua, and Laikipia, with selected lots from other producing regions.
Harvest Season: Main Crop, September to January. Late Crop, April to August.
Altitude: Approximately 1,400 to 2,200 meters above sea level.
Varietals: SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11, K7, Batian
Process: Fully washed, sun-dried on raised beds
Screen Size: Through screen 18, retained on screen 17
Evaluation: Physical grading and green coffee cupping conducted according to Kenya Coffee Directorate protocols and SCA cupping standards.
Roast Expression: Light, citrus brightness, florals, clean lively acidity. Medium, blackcurrant, caramel, balanced sweetness and structure. Dark, cocoa, brown sugar, rounded sweetness, softened acidity.
Commercial Fit: Scalable specialty programs, retail products, single-origin espresso, wholesale offerings, and repeatable buyer programs.
Kenya PB Product Specification
Product Name: PB Peaberry Green Coffee Beans
Grade and Roast: PB Specialty, raw green beans
Origin: Produced wherever AA and AB are grown, especially Mount Kenya and Aberdare regions. PB is not tied to geography. It is a seed formation found within high-grade Kenyan coffees.
Harvest Season: Main Crop, September to January. Late Crop, April to August.
Altitude: Approximately 1,400 to 2,200 meters above sea level.
Varietals: SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11, K7, Batian
Process: Fully washed, sun-dried on raised beds. Selected natural PB lots may be available by season.
Screen Size: Peaberry is shape-sorted using slotted screens and further density sorted. It is not graded by screen diameter in the same way as AA or AB.
Evaluation: Physical grading and green coffee cupping conducted according to Kenya Coffee Directorate protocols and SCA cupping standards.
Roast Expression: Light, intense citrus, juicy berries, floral lift, high clarity. Medium, blackcurrant, sweet spice, concentrated sweetness, bright structure. Dark, dark chocolate, molasses, dense mouthfeel, rounded acidity.
Commercial Fit: Micro-lots, limited releases, filter features, specialty offerings, and differentiated roaster programs.
Naturals (NH) Product Specification
Product Name: NH Natural Heavy Green Coffee Beans
Grade and Roast: NH Specialty, raw green beans
Origin: Produced primarily in warmer, drier eastern and rift-side coffee regions, including Machakos, Makueni, Kitui, Lower Embu, Tharaka-Nithi, Eastern Meru, Laikipia, and selected limited-volume regions.
Harvest Season: Main Crop, September to January. Late Crop, April to August.
Altitude: Approximately 1,200 to 2,200 meters above sea level.
Varietals: Primarily SL28 and SL34, with Ruiru 11, K7, and Batian present in some estates.
Process: Sun-dried natural, density-sorted for heavy, high-density beans.
Screen Size: Mixed. Density-sorted at dry mill into NH heavy beans and NL light beans. NH represents the heavier-density natural fraction, not a fixed screen diameter.
Evaluation: Physical grading and green coffee cupping conducted according to Kenya Coffee Directorate protocols and SCA cupping standards.
Roast Expression: Light, ripe berries, winey fruit, syrupy sweetness. Medium, tropical fruit, brown sugar, jammy body. Dark, rum, molasses, dried fruit.
Commercial Fit: Modern espresso, milk-based drinks, natural-focused programs, specialty releases, and fruit-forward innovation lines.
COMMERCIAL APPLICATION
Built for Buyer Use Cases
Each category is designed to support a clear commercial function.
- AA for flagship and premium positioning
- AB for scalable and repeatable supply
- PB for differentiation and limited offerings
- Naturals (NH) for innovation and specialty segmentation
This allows buyers to build product portfolios with greater clarity, rather than sourcing Kenyan coffee as isolated lots.
VOLUME STRUCTURE
From Micro-Lots to Structured Supply
Ubuntu Brews supports buyers at different stages of scale.
Volume pathways include:
- Micro-lots for evaluation and seasonal programs
- Mid-volume supply for roasters and retailers
- Structured volumes for distributors and multi-market supply
- Sample-to-scale pathways for buyers testing new Kenyan programs
SUPPLY AND COMMERCIAL TERMS
Commercial Readiness
Ubuntu Brews supports commercial planning through clear supply and logistics information.
Typical commercial structure includes:
- Export basis: FOB Mombasa
- Packaging: 60kg jute bags with hermetic liners
- Lead time: generally 3 to 6 weeks, subject to supply chain conditions
- Payment terms: confirmed LC or ICPO at sight, with additional terms negotiable after long-term relationship development
- Documentation: QC reports, cupping scores, export documentation, and certification details available by lot where applicable
These terms allow buyers to plan sourcing cycles with greater clarity and confidence.
Request Product Information
For current availability, lot details, samples, cupping notes, and documentation, contact Ubuntu Brews.