Kenya Gatura Factory Ab "the Middle"

Summary

Kenya Gatura Factory AB "The Middle" is a single-origin coffee from the Gatura Factory in Mukurwe-ini, Nyeri County, Kenya, grown at 1,600-1,800m. The factory began operations in 1975 and is now an independent unit; "Gatura" means "small village" in Kikuyu. Varieties are SL28, SL34, Ruiru11 and Batian, fully washed and graded AB. The Middle roast is slightly darker than the roaster's light profile, giving the cup more body. Flavour profile: mandarin orange, black currant, apple, thyme, floral, brown sugar, juicy with a long aftertaste.

Details

Format

Bean

Roast profile

Filter

Decaffeinated

No

Price

€€€€

Region

Mukurwe-ini, Nyeri County

Producer

Gatura Factory

Altitude

1600 - 1800 m.a.s.l

Variety

SL34, Batian, SL28, Ruiru 11

Notes

Blackcurrant, Mandarin, Brown Sugar, Floral, Thyme, Apple

The roaster

Coffee County

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