Kikwetu Kenya Coffee Company is a Black-owned specialty coffee roaster based in Chicago. Founded in 2014, Kikwetu connects its founders’ Kenyan roots with their home in Chicago. The company sources specialty-grade coffee and tea from Kenya through direct relationships with farmers and producers. It then roasts its coffee in small batches to deliver fresh, flavorful beans.

Coffee lovers can shop Kikwetu’s selection of Kenyan coffees, including Boma, Gura, Kibano Natural, and other single-origin varieties. The company also offers premium Kenyan black tea, purple tea, spiced chai, coffee and tea samplers, gift boxes, and subscriptions. Customers can order whole beans or select a grind that fits their preferred brewing method.

Kikwetu also brings Kenyan coffee and hospitality to events throughout Chicago. Its catering services range from coffee and tea service for meetings to full barista experiences for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations. The company also serves Kenyan mandazi pastries and other Kenyan-inspired offerings.

Customers can shop Kikwetu Coffee online or find the team at farmers markets, pop-ups, and partner locations throughout Chicago.