Grade AA

Kenya Coffee Grade AA is the highest grade for Kenyan coffee, indicating larger bean size. The beans are typically screened to a size of 18 (7.2 millimeters and above). Due to its size, bright acidity, and full body, it is highly prized. It features fruity flavors like berry and citrus, with a wine-like quality, and is known for its intense aroma. Grown at high altitudes and typically wet-processed, it offers a vibrant and rich coffee experience. Makes between 10-15% of the total production

Grade AB

The "AB" grade combines two bean sizes, "A" (larger beans) and "B" (slightly smaller beans). The screen size for AB beans is 16/17 (6.8 to 7.2 millimeters in diameter). While not the largest, AB beans are still considered to be of a high grade. It is considered a premium grade, offering quality and flavor characteristics that make it popular among specialty coffee enthusiasts. On a normal season, this grade makes about 40% of the total production, which is the highest among all the grades.

Grade C

This grade consists of smaller and lighter beans than AB, with a screen size of around 14/15 (around 5.8 to 6.2 millimeters). It is often used for blending rather than as a standalone specialty coffee.

Garde PB(Pea berries)

These are unique coffee beans that develop as a single round bean inside the coffee cherry, rather than the usual two flat-sided beans. They make up about 5% of the total coffee harvest.

The other 3 grades are E, TT & T. E-grade These beans are irregularly shaped and much larger than AA beans. TT-grade is made up of the lighter beans from AA & AB grades. T-grade. Grade T is the smallest, thinnest, and lowest quality beans.