To acknowledge the outstanding quality in the cup, we have chosen to pay 14.00 UDS/KG based on the quality of Kieni Cooperative's coffee. We call it a 'return to origin' so you know the direct impact your coffee choice has on the farmer. Thank you for being a part of this rewarding journey.
We have laid out all the numbers for you in our Transparency Report.
About Kieni
Kieni is recognized as one of the most well-respected cooperatives in Nyeri, and we are proud to have been in partnership with them for over 14 years. Our first purchase from them was in 2010 (from the harvest in December 2009) and we’ve been back every year since then.
Kieni is located near the town of Karatina in the eastern part of the Nyeri region. This is coffee heartland in Kenya, and it feels as if everyone there is a coffee farmer, even if they have other jobs. There are about 1,000 members who deliver coffee to the Kieni factory, and it has consistently been one of the highest-paying factories in Kenya during the years we have been buying from them.