After milling, Kenyan coffee is graded by bean size and density. The grade describes the bean; cup quality is assessed separately, and we verify both.
Each disc shows the real grade, sized to scale against the screen it passes. Jump to any grade for full detail.
Bright acidity, full body, berry and citrus.
Balanced, clean and versatile.
Lighter body, great value for blends.
Screen sizes and seasonal shares are indicative and may vary by harvest and region. Contact us for current availability and cup scores.
The largest export screen, at 17/18 (about 6.8 mm and above), prized for size, density and presence in the cup. Known for bright acidity and full body, with notes of berry and citrus. We select on density and cup profile, not size alone.
The most common grade, screened to 15/16: consistent, well balanced and widely specified by roasters. AB is the largest share of a typical season, at around 40% of output.
Distinctive single round beans that develop alone inside the cherry, rather than the usual two flat-sided halves. Prized for a concentrated, vibrant cup. Roughly 5% of the total harvest.
Smaller beans below screen 15, frequently from the same trees as AA and AB. A dependable grade often used for blending, and a versatile, cost-effective option.
Whole cherries dried naturally in the sun. Heavy (MH) and light (ML) sortings give a rustic, earthy, fruit-forward character: a distinctive natural-process profile at accessible value.
E (Elephant): unusually large beans, screen 18+, in limited and occasional volume. TT: lighter beans separated by density from AA, AB and E lots. T: small and broken beans, fragments and chips. Each has its place in a well-planned blend.
The same information in one place, for quick reference.
| Grade | Screen size | Profile | Typical share |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA | 17/18 (6.8 mm+) | Largest export screen; bright acidity, full body, berry and citrus | 10–15% |
| AB | 15/16 (6.0–6.8 mm) | Most common grade; consistent, well balanced | ~40% |
| PB | Peaberry (round) | Concentrated, vibrant, aromatic | ~5% |
| C | Below 15 (under 6.0 mm) | Lighter body, ideal for blending | Varies |
| MH / ML | Natural (Mbuni) | Rustic, earthy, fruit-forward | Varies |
| E / TT / T | E 18+; TT and T by density | Large beans (E), lighter beans (TT), small and broken (T) | Small |
Screen sizes and seasonal shares are indicative and may vary by harvest and region.
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