It’s time to plan for Kenya and Ethiopia!

Next week, Fleur and Beau are heading to Kenya and Ethiopia. While on the ground, they’ll spend time with our supply partners as they select offerings from the 2025/26 harvest, which will land around the mid-year. 

So far, reports point towards lower-yielding seasons in both countries — particularly in Kenya, following an underwhelming rainy season. That’s why, this year more than ever, it’s important to share your buying intentions ahead of time! 

Published 13 Jan 2026

The upcoming trip will begin in Kenya, where Fleur and Beau will be traveling with dear friend and supply partner Wycliffe Murwayi (pictured below), whose expertise and established relationships will be key in navigating what has been a tough harvest for growers. Volumes are down considerably, following a rainy season Wycliffe has described as “a total failure,” since the country experienced less than 10% of the expected precipitation. On the bright side, Wycliffe tells us most producers we work with have already begun delivering their crop — and quality is as stellar as ever.

From Kenya, our team will head to Addis Adaba, where they will be doing a second and final round of cupping with our longtime Ethiopian sourcing partners Testi Specialty Coffee. Since Fleur already got promising first impressions of the ongoing harvest back in December, the team’s goal is to complete the order while on the ground, to minimise delays and ensure our shipments depart and land as early as possible.

Given this year’s complexities, now is the perfect time to let us know what you are interested in for your Kenyan and Ethiopian line ups. Whether you would like to feature an offering from a particular washing station or estate that you have loved in the past, or to brief us in on your preferred flavour profile, regional characteristics or intended volumes – communicating your requirements ahead of purchasing helps us to accurately gauge demand for the year and is the best way to secure the coffees you love!