Kathakwa

Summary

Kathakwa is a washed coffee from the Kathakwa Factory in Kibingu, Embu, Kenya, grown at 1,600+ meters altitude. It is produced by smallholder farmers and features SL-28, SL-34, Batian and Ruiru 11 varieties. The processing includes hand sorting, floating, depulping on harvest day, dry fermentation for 18-24 hours, washing, additional dry fermentation, and drying on raised beds under shade nets. The sensory profile offers citrus, juicy, and melon notes with a bright acidity and viscous body.

Details

Format

Bean

Decaffeinated

No

Altitude

1600 m.a.s.l

Variety

SL34, Batian, SL28, Ruiru 11

Notes

Melon

The roaster

Flower Child

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