Gicherori, Kenya

Summary

A washed Kenyan microlot from the Gicherori Factory, processed by the Kibugu Farmers Cooperative Society, which represents around 1050 smallholder farmers in the Embu region north of Nairobi. The lot is a blend of SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11 and Batian varieties. Kenyan washed processing here includes same-day depulping, 24-48 hours of open-air tank fermentation, thorough washing in water channels, a 12-72 hour underwater soak, and drying on raised beds. Bright and juicy, with notes of gooseberry, pear juice and finger lime.

Details

Format

Bean

Roast profile

Omniroast

Decaffeinated

No

Price

€€€€

Region

Embu

Producer

Kibugu Farmers Cooperative Society

Variety

SL34, Batian, SL28, Ruiru 11

Notes

Gooseberry, Pear, Lime

The roaster

Wood and Co Coffee

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