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Rimal sources coffee from East African origins. Each origin has its own altitude range, climate, processing tradition and grading system, and each is described separately.

Three origins

One Region.
Three Distinct Coffees.

Origins are not interchangeable. Altitude, rainfall and processing tradition shape both the physical bean and the commercial specification.

Kenya

Species: Arabica
Growing regions: Growing areas include Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Murang'a, Embu, Meru, Kiambu, Kericho and Bungoma
Altitude: Commonly 1,400–2,100 m
Climate: Cool highland climate with two rainfall seasons
Processing: Predominantly fully washed, dried on raised beds
Harvest: Main crop typically October to December; fly crop typically May to July
Cup character: Widely recognised for structured acidity and blackcurrant or dark berry character
Grading: E, AA, AB, PB, C, TT, T

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Ethiopia

Species: Arabica (indigenous landraces)
Growing regions: Origin profiles include Yirgacheffe, Sidama, Guji and Limu
Altitude: Commonly 1,500–2,300 m
Climate: Highland climate with a defined dry harvest period
Processing: Washed and natural
Harvest: Typically October to January depending on region
Cup character: Floral and citrus character in washed lots; berry sweetness in naturals
Grading: Ethiopian export grading applies; specification confirmed per lot

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Uganda

Species: Robusta and Arabica
Growing regions: Robusta from lower-altitude regions; Arabica from highland areas including Mount Elgon
Altitude: Robusta commonly 900–1,500 m; Arabica commonly 1,500–2,300 m
Climate: Warm, humid lowlands for Robusta; cooler highlands for Arabica
Processing: Natural and washed
Harvest: Varies by region, with two harvest windows in several areas
Cup character: Robusta: heavy body, low acidity. Arabica: sweet, fruited, medium to high acidity
Grading: Robusta by screen size; Arabica by recognised Ugandan grades

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Available origins, varieties and grades depend on sourcing season and buyer requirements. Growing regions listed are recognised production areas and do not imply sourcing from every named area in every season.

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