Pilot Coffee Roasters - Kii - Kenya

Kii Coffee Factory was founded in 1995 at the foot of Mount Kenya and takes its name from the nearby river. As part of the Rungeto Farmers’ Cooperative, it gives hundreds of smallholder growers a place to process cherries with care. Coffee is hand-picked, sorted, pulped, fermented, washed, and slowly dried on raised beds, with tiled channels and water recycling supporting consistency.

The SL28 and SL34 cherries grow from 1,600 to 1,900 metres in Kirinyaga’s high-altitude volcanic soils, where slow maturation builds sweetness and vivid acidity. Pilot’s lightest medium roast highlights mango, papaya, and a sparkling finish, especially in pour-over brewing. The washed process keeps the tropical fruit clear, juicy, and energetic.