VonSchelling Coffee Operations

Kenyan Coffee. From Origin to Opportunity.

Green coffee beans, Mizizi-branded roasted coffee and private-label opportunities, subject to confirmed availability and specifications.

Our Coffee Offering

Green · Roasted · Private Label

Green Coffee Beans, Our Primary Export Offering

For international importers, commodity traders, roasters and other qualified trade buyers.

Washed Kenyan Arabica from the central highlands, offered in AA, AB, PB (Peaberry) and C grades, with specialty micro-lots from single estates and cooperative factories available on request. Details may include grade, origin, processing, crop information, screen size, defect profile, moisture, cup characteristics and available volume. Buyers can enquire about samples, specifications, bulk quantities, packaging and delivery terms.

Mizizi Coffee, Roasted & Packaged

Our specialist coffee brand for buyers seeking a finished Kenyan coffee product.

Developed around whole-bean or ground coffee, roast profiles, pack sizes and target-market requirements. Retail, hospitality and distribution opportunities are discussed according to available products and production arrangements.

Private-Label Coffee

Coffee supply and branding for businesses seeking coffee under their own brand.

Depending on the production partner, services may include coffee selection, roast profile development, packaging formats, label coordination and production planning. Lead times and branding capabilities are confirmed per project.

Close-up of unroasted green coffee beans showing their shape and colour — Green Coffee Beans, before roasting.

Green Coffee Beans, Technical Specification

Grades: AA, AB, PB (Peaberry), and C options available
Specialty Micro-Lots: Single-estate and single-factory lots, cupping 84+ points, available on request
Varieties: SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11 and Batian
Moisture Level: 10% to 11%
Physical Grading: Screen distribution, defect count, sample weight and acceptance limits confirmed per lot
Water Activity: Testing method, result and buyer acceptance limit agreed where required

Sample First

Evaluate the lot before you commit.

Request a representative Green Coffee Beans sample in AA, AB, PB, C or a specialty micro-lot. Share your preferred origin and target cup profile.

Choose a 300g or 500g preference. Availability, final sample size, packaging, courier charges and dispatch timing are confirmed individually. Agree the cup and physical acceptance criteria before contracting.

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Mizizi Coffee, Packing Data

Packaging: 500g and 1Kg high-barrier nitrogen-flushed valve bags
Case Configuration: 20 bags per master shipping carton

Private Label, Baseline Constraint

Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) for private label custom packing begins at 1,000 Kilograms per roast profile.

Freshly roasted coffee beans turning in a roaster cooling tray — Roast profiling. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Where Our Coffee Grows

Six counties. One highland character.

Our green coffee beans are sourced from Kenya's central highlands, where volcanic soils, high altitude and cool nights produce the bright, complex cups Kenyan Arabica is famous for.

A farmer harvesting ripe coffee cherries into a basket among coffee trees — Harvesting ripe coffee cherries.

1,600 to 2,300 m

Nyeri

The heartland of classic Kenyan coffee on the slopes of Mount Kenya and the Aberdares. Deep red volcanic soils produce intense, complex cups with blackcurrant brightness and winey acidity.

1,400 to 1,900 m

Kirinyaga

Mount Kenya's southern slopes, home to celebrated cooperative factories. Bright, sweet and layered cups with pronounced fruit character.

1,350 to 1,950 m

Murang'a

East of the Aberdare Range, with a dense network of cooperative wet mills. Juicy, balanced coffees with vibrant acidity.

1,500 to 2,200 m

Kiambu

Nairobi's neighbouring highlands and one of Kenya's oldest coffee districts. Large estates and smallholders producing full-bodied, well-structured lots.

1,300 to 1,900 m

Embu

On Mount Kenya's eastern slopes. Floral, delicate cups with refined complexity and sweet citrus notes.

1,300 to 1,950 m

Meru

Northeast of Mount Kenya, a fast-rising specialty origin. Rich volcanic soils give bold, fruity coffees with excellent depth.

A coffee brand of VonSchelling Limited

Mizizi Coffee

Exceptional coffee from the heart of Kenya.

Our special blend. 100% Arabica, roasted and packaged for buyers who want a finished Kenyan coffee, rooted in the highlands, crafted for cups everywhere.

Roasts

Light · Medium · Dark

Formats

Whole bean · Ground

Sizes

250g · 500g · 1kg

Mizizi Coffee range, light, medium and dark roasts with gift box

The Coffee Journey

From farmer to cup.

Coffee does not always travel the same route. Direct, cooperative and auction sourcing are distinct paths, and auction-sourced lots may carry different upstream traceability records.

Coffee drying on raised beds at Fairview Estate, Kiambu — Raised drying beds, Fairview Estate, Kiambu. Photo: Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 4.0

01
Sourcing at origin
Engage with farmers, cooperatives and licensed supply partners to understand available coffee, origin and supply conditions.
02
Auction & market sourcing
Where appropriate, source through authorised auction or market channels to access suitable grades and consolidate volumes.
03
Lot identification
Record supplier, origin, grade and lot information; confirm preparation and packaging arrangements.
04
Quality evaluation & cupping
Physical assessment and cup evaluation using qualified evaluators or partner facilities.
05
Scores & verification
Share documented cupping results, test results and certifications only when available and verified.
06
Buyer samples & approval
Provide representative samples and agree the specifications the order will be supplied against.
07
Contract & shipment
Confirm commercial terms, export requirements, shipment arrangements and records supplied.
Every lot
Documented, sampled and agreed before it ships.

Buyer Documentation

Cupping scores, certifications & traceability.

Each offered lot is supported by a specification sheet stating what is known and verified.

A coffee evaluator tasting a sample with a cupping spoon and recording her assessment

Buyer requirement	What we provide
Origin and lot identity	Available origin, supplier or lot reference, crop details where known
Grade and preparation	Confirmed grade, screen information and preparation details
Cup quality	Cupping report or score from an identified evaluator, when available
Food safety and testing	Relevant test reports, such as pesticide-residue or contaminant results, when required
Certifications	Valid certificates applicable to the specific supplier, facility, product and transaction
Export readiness	Applicable licences, certificates and shipping documentation for the intended route

We do not display a universal coffee score, certification logo or a blanket "fully traceable" promise. Instead, we share verifiable evidence for each lot.

Buyer resources

Prepare your procurement file.

Green Coffee Beans buyer specification checklist

Grade, origin, moisture, sample evaluation and shipment acceptance criteria.

Buyer due diligence checklist

Supplier verification, applicable export records and EU due diligence evidence.

These are planning checklists, not certificates or current lot reports. Request verified licences, a lot-specific COA and cupping records according to availability.

Request lot-specific documents

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Request Samples & Lot Specifications

Share the product, specification, volume and destination, and we'll respond with availability and terms.

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