About Kenya Kieni AB

Bright, juicy, layered Kenyan cup.

Sourced from smallholder farmers in Nyeri County and processed at the Kieni Factory, this AB-grade Kenyan coffee is a textbook example of what makes East African washed coffees so compelling. Hand-sorted and slow-dried on raised beds, the beans deliver a bright, juicy cup layered with blackcurrant, blackberry and plum, lifted by a vibrant floral acidity and rounded out with citrus and a clean, syrupy sweetness. Roasted for both espresso and filter, it's a coffee best appreciated black, where its complexity and origin character can fully shine.

Roasted for: Espresso & Filter
Origin: Nyeri, Kenya
Varieties: Batian • Ruiru 11 • SL28 • SL34
Process: Washed
Flavour: Berries • Citrus
Dispatch & Shipping

Dispatch

  • We aim to dispatch all orders within 24 hours.
  • If we anticipate a delay, we’ll notify you in advance.
  • If your order is delayed beyond the estimated times shown on the product page, we’ll upgrade it to express shipping for free.
  • We work with a wide range of independent roasters, which can occasionally cause slight delays.
  • Our priority is to keep you informed and ensure your order arrives on time.

Shipping Times

  • Metro Areas: Estimated delivery within 1–3 business days after dispatch.
  • Regional Areas: Estimated delivery within 3–7 business days after dispatch.

Delivery times are calculated from the date of dispatch and are quoted in business days. These timeframes are estimates provided by our courier partners; postal delays beyond our control may occur once your goods have been dispatched.

Subscriptions

Subscriptions are fully controllable through the Subscription Portal.

How to access the portal:
Click the link in any of your subscription emails, or log in to your account on our website and navigate to Subscriptions

Make changes anytime:

  • Next order date
  • Delivery frequency (e.g. weekly, fortnightly, monthly)
  • Coffee selections (for eligible subscriptions)
  • Shipping address
  • Payment method

Skip, pause, or cancel:
Need a break? You can skip an orderpause your subscription, or cancel anytime - no hassle.

Billing reminders:
You’ll receive an email before each billing cycle, giving you time to make changes if needed.

Need help?
If you're stuck, reach out to us at support@altdrop.com.au - we're happy to help.

Coffee Freshness

How fresh is the coffee I will receive?

  • We aim to deliver coffee that is less than 14 days post-roast at the time it reaches your door.
  • We work closely with our roasters to ensure peak freshness with every order.

As a general guide:

  • 0–8 days post-roast:
    Coffee is fresh and drinkable, but may still be developing its full flavour.
  • 9–35 days post-roast:
    Peak drinking window – flavours are well-developed and balanced.
  • 35–56 days post-roast:
    Still tastes good, though flavour clarity may begin to fade.
  • 56+ days post-roast:
    Coffee may start to taste stale or flat – we recommend using it sooner.
Ethical Sourcing

Is your coffee ethically sourced?

  • Yes - we only work with roasters who source their coffee ethically.

What does ethical sourcing mean to us?

  • Fair pay for farmers:
    Ensuring producers receive a living income and are paid above market rates.
  • Transparent supply chains:
    Sourcing coffee through traceable, direct relationships wherever possible.
  • Respect for communities:
    Backing partners who invest in the wellbeing of farming communities, including education, healthcare, and infrastructure.

We regularly review our roasters to ensure their values and practices align with our commitment to sustainability and fairness.

About Black Market Coffee

Brewing on the black market.

Founded by Jessica Hol and Angus Nicol, Black Market Coffee is a Sydney-based specialty coffee roaster supplying independent cafés and home coffee drinkers across Australia. To them, coffee is so much more than a habit. It's a positive distraction that brings people together. Their coffee community now spans across many neighbourhoods in Australia, operating from their HQ in Marrickville.'

Located in Marrickville

Founded in 2016

Medium Sized Roaster