Rift Valley · Nandi Hills · Kericho · 1,600–2,100 MASL

Rift Valley Region

Kenya's western highlands produce unique terroir-driven cups with peach, caramel, and floral character.

84–90
SCA Score
2
Sub-regions
AA/AB
Grade
Oct–Dec
Harvest

The Rift Valley's western highlands — particularly Nandi Hills and Kericho — produce coffee with a distinctive character. The terroir imparts peach, caramel, and floral notes with a balanced, approachable body.

Nandi Hills · 1,700–2,100 MASL

Nandi Hills

Elevated above the Rift Valley escarpment. SL28 and Batian varieties develop peach and apricot notes with a clean, medium body that appeals to specialty roasters.

PeachApricotFloralSCA 84–88
Kericho · 1,600–1,900 MASL

Kericho

Caramel-forward, balanced cup. High altitude and consistent moisture creates smooth-bodied lots with gentle acidity and long caramel finish — excellent for espresso programmes.

CaramelSmoothBalancedSCA 84–90
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