SHOWDOWN - Kenya

by Dark Arts

Kenya, Kericho CountyVarietal: Batian, Ruiri 11, SL-28, SL-34Process: 96hr Anaerobic Orange Co-fermentAltitude:  1400 - 1600 masl Orange, Cranberry, Clove Lot 20 Coffee, founded in 2019 by Sidney Kibet in Kericho, Kenya, is a farmer-focused company built on innovation, community, and transparency. Beginning with just 20 lots from Bomet and Kericho, it now collaborates with farmers across five counties and operates its own Metibellion washing station. Known for experimental processing, Lot 20 applies unique fermentation techniques, sometimes co-fermenting coffee with local fruits like bananas and pineapples to unlock new flavor profiles. At its core, the company prioritises fair compensation, paying farmers premium prices upfront and supporting them with financial literacy, agronomy guidance, and quality seedlings. By keeping processing local, creating jobs, and planning a world-class facility with a micro decaf plant, Lot 20 is reshaping Kenyan coffee while strengthening the communitie