If you are like most roasters, your goal is to source sustainable premium coffee with a story behind it while supporting producers at the same time.
The Kenya Origin trip will allow you to do that by connecting you directly with producers of the elusive Kenya AA cup judged by coffee connoisseurs as one of the best in the world.
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Put a face to the coffee you buy by connecting directly with amazing farmers
Get your hands dirty as you learn how your coffee is grown and prepared
The Kenya Orgin Trip is a cuppers paradise with countless samples to taste
Remove the veil between you and farmers and build lasting direct relationships
Traveling to origin is a highly rewarding experience that will expand your knowledge and understanding of the coffee production process and give you a great opportunity to make valuable connections and create new partnerships that will enable you fulfill your dream of serving exceptional coffee.
With proper planning, origin trips can be a once in a lifetime experience that you will share with your peers and customers. You will be a able to authoritatively tell the complete story of specialty coffee from farm to cup.
On the Kenya Origin Trip, participants will spend a week visiting coffee farms, pulping stations and coffee mills and will engage with the farmers behind Nyeri’s amazing coffee. You will also engage with exporters who are responsible for ensuring proper storage and shipment of the green coffee.
DAY 1
Upon arrival at JKIA, head straight to Nyeri and check in at the FK Resort.
DAY 2
Breakfast special – Three select coffees from Kirinyaga County.
Dedicate the morning to exploring Murang’a and Kirinyaga regions. In the afternoon, participate
in a cupping session at the Sagana NKPCU mill, where you will sample the distinct characteristics of Murang’a and Kirinyaga coffees. In
the evening, enjoy a cocktail reception with local farmers and the county government leadership from Murang’a and Kirinyaga, fostering connections
and gaining insights into their practices. You will also enjoy Murang’a and Kirinyaga cultural dances and beautiful artefacts you can take home
as souvenirs.
DAY 3
Breakfast special – Three select coffees from Murang’a County.
Spend the morning and afternoon exploring the world renowned coffee zone of Nyeri. In
the evening, enjoy a relaxed cocktail with Nyeri coffee farmers and Nyeri county government leadership at the FK Resort, creating a well-rounded
understanding of the regional coffee scene. You will also be treated to traditional Mwomboko dances and the popular one-manguitar music to cap the
evening.
DAY 4
Breakfast special – Three select coffees from Nyeri County.
The morning features a cupping session at Thunguri wetmill in Nyeri. Be prepared to excite
your senses and to please your palate with the internationally acclaimed taste of Nyeri. After lunch, depart for Nakuru for an overnight stay at the
Merica Hotel.
DAY 5
Breakfast special – Three select coffees from Rift Valley region.
In the morning, travel on to Kericho, the heart of Kenyan black tea production. Tour
wetmills and farms in the region. In the afternoon visit the hidden gem – the Kipkelion coffee mill for a cupping session to discover the unique
character of Rift Valley and Western Kenya coffees. In the evening, connect with Kericho coffee farmers and Kericho county government leadership
over cocktail at Rays Place. The evening will be capped by Kalenjin cultural dances, and display of traditional artefacts.
DAY 6
Breakfast special – Three select coffees from Western region.
In the morning, travel through the scenic Bomet county to the Maasai Mara National
Reserve. After an early lunch, have a special cupping experience in the middle of African wilderness at the Mara Simba lodge. This cupping will
feature the best Kenya has to offer from all coffee growing areas. Enjoy a picturesque Maasai Mara sun downer in the late afternoon. In the evening,
enjoy a delicious dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge. The evening will also feature Maasai cultural dances and display of Maasai traditional
artefacts and beadwork.
DAY 7
Breakfast special – Three special coffees selected nationally.
After an early breakfast enjoy a thrilling morning hunting down lions, elephants,
buffalo, cheetahs and other wildlife in the Maasai Mara wilderness on a morning game drive. After lunch enjoy a relaxed afternoon swimming, lounging
or having a drink. In the evening enjoy a pleasant bush dinner as you wrap up an exciting week.
DAY 8
Breakfast special – Three special coffees selected nationally.
In the morning engage in a candid discussion with the origin trip organizers
on your experience, lessons learnt and recommendations. Depart from the Maasai Mara and return to Nairobi for a delightful lunch at the Sarova Stanley
Hotel. After lunch, transfer to JKIA for your departure, bringing home a wealth of knowledge and appreciation for Kenyan coffee.
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Customers first
Origin trips are no longer an industry trend, you owe it to your customers. So the main goal for your trip should be to gain valuable information and knowledge that will enrich the experience you give to your customers. Come ready to learn and keep your customers in mind throughout the trip.
Build relationships
Know the people growing your coffee, processing it and shipping it. It is especially rewarding if you form relationships with partners who can guarantee you a consistent high quality cup while empowering farmers in the process. While at source, you can establish reliable connections to get the coffee from origin to your roastery.
Timing
The best time for an origin trip is harvest time, and that’s when the Nyeri origin trip happens (in November). It’s an extremely busy time with vast amount of work that will expose you to a very crucial part of the coffee chain that you would not want to pass. Come ready to dig in, get your hands dirty. Harvest time has additional benefits of cupping opportunities and if you stumble on an extremely great cup, don’t let it go, sleep with it (literally) if you have to.
Be ready for the grind of coffee travel
Unlike holiday travel, coffee travel exposes you to bumpy roads, getting dirty cherry picking, learning a lot and meeting many people who don’t speak your language. We do everything we can to lessen the grind and make it a bit more comfortable by booking good rooms, well cooked food and providing you with clean bottled water throughout the trip. But with a good adventurous spirit all the grind goes to making a most rewarding experience.
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