While Kericho county produces an abundance of speciality coffee, it is world renowned for its Tea Estates. The region boasts high altitudes and fertile volcanic soil which typically produce medium-high acidity coffees. Kichawir station is part of Kichawir Farmer’s cooperative; started in 1999 with just 99 members they now have nearly 1.300 members in Kericho county. Farmers in this region cultivate small farms typically under a hectare in size at altitudes ranging up to 1,600 masl. This washed lot is fermented for 12-48 hours, and then dried over 2-3 weeks on raised beds until the moisture is reduced to 12%. The beans are then cleaned, graded and exported from Mombasa.