Kalya Coffee York began with a moment of connection.

 I was born in Kenya, where coffee grows in rich red soil and across rolling green hills. Years later, while studying in York, I ordered a cup of coffee in a small cafe near campus on a rainy afternoon. The aroma instantly transported me back home. That moment sparked a deeper curiosity about coffee its flavours, origins and the stories behind every cup.

 As I explored different beans, roasts and brewing methods, one thing always stood out to me: the bold, vibrant character of Kenyan coffee.

 In 2020, I returned from Kenya where I had spent time in Kericho with my children. During that time, I built meaningful relationships with women coffee farmers in my community. Their dedication, resilience and passion inspired me to create something that could connect their work with coffee lovers here in the UK.

 That’s how Kalya Coffee York was born, Kenyan coffee grown by women farmers in Kericho and carefully roasted by me here in York.

 Every cup carries the journey from farm to roast, and the stories of the incredible women behind it.