Volcanica Coffee Kenya AA

Name: Volcanica Coffee Kenya AA
Brand: Volcanica Coffee

AA is Kenya's top bean-size grade, and this washed, shade-grown lot comes from about 1,830 meters.

Last updated November 6, 2026. Confirm current stock and price at the roaster.

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What the roaster tells us.

AA is Kenya’s top bean-size grade, and this washed, shade-grown lot comes from about 1,830 meters. Volcanica roasts it medium-light and lists raspberry, cranberry, fresh-cut redwood and light florals, with the bright, almost winey acidity Kenyan coffees are known for. It’s Rainforest Alliance certified and comes in 1 lb bags.

Product details checked 2026-10-21. Roaster descriptions can change between lots. Tasting notes describe sensory impressions, not a guarantee of how your brew will taste.

Where it’s from

Kenya

RoasterVolcanica Coffee

OriginKenya

ProcessWashed

RoastMedium-light

From farm to cup

Where it grew, how it was made, how it’s roasted.

Straight from the roaster’s listing — no guesswork added.

Step 01 · OriginGrown

Kenya

Step 02 · ProcessProcessed

Washed

Step 03 · RoastRoasted

Medium-light

Before you buy

Is it right for you?

You’ll like it if…

You enjoy bright, fruity coffees.
You like delicate, floral or tea-like flavors.
You brew pour-over or drip and like a lighter body.

Maybe skip it if…

You want a dark, roasty, classic cup.

The details

Altitude: 1,830 m
Certifications: Rainforest Alliance, Kosher
Bag size: 16 oz bag
Price: $26.99
Price per ounce: $1.69 per oz

From the roaster’s listing, checked October 21, 2026. Prices change.

About coffee from Kenya

Kenyan coffee is mostly grown by smallholders around Mount Kenya, often from the SL28 and SL34 varieties, and is usually washed. It's known for bright, juicy acidity with blackcurrant, citrus and red fruit. "AA" on a Kenyan coffee refers to bean size, not quality score.

What the process means

In a washed process, the fruit is removed from the bean before it dries. Washed coffees tend to taste clean and bright, and show off the character of the origin.

How to brew it

Starting recipes for this roast level. Adjust grind and ratio to taste; the roaster’s own guidance always wins.

Method	Coffee	Water	Grind	Water temp	Time
Pour-over Our pick	15 g	250 g	Medium-fine	96°C / 205°F	2:30–3:30
French press	30 g	500 g	Coarse	96°C / 205°F	4 minutes
Cold brew	100 g	800 g	Coarse	Cold water	12–18 hours in the fridge

The people behind this coffee

Meet Volcanica Coffee

Volcanica Coffee is a family-owned specialty roaster in Atlanta, started by a family with coffee-growing roots in Costa Rica. It focuses on single origins from volcanic growing regions around the world, roasts every week and usually ships within one business day. All of its coffees are kosher certified.

All Volcanica Coffee coffees

Espresso starting point

Dial it in

A 1:2 dose-to-yield ratio is a common place to start. Adjust grind and taste — the roaster’s own guidance always wins.

Your dose18 g

In18g

Out36g

Time25–30s

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