Rum Baba - Kenya Gichathaini [Filter]

Origin

Kenya

Variety

Processing

Washed

Altitude

1,600 -2,100 MASL

Roast Profile

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Taste Notes

Notes of Berry Compote, Rhubarb and Rose Hip

Coffee Facts

We called this cup the undefeated king of clean and smooth coffee before. So you better reckon we are well excited for its return! The Gichathaini washing station is located in Kenya’s most loved coffee region: Nyeri. Owned and operated by the award-winning Gikanda Farmers Cooperative Society, this is a special treat for all the Kenya lovers out there. Expect a sweet & juicy, acidic berry profile.

Farmed by 1,045 active farmers, all working their magic on approximately 0.4 hectares of coffee trees each. The red volcanic soil, combined with high MASL and a rainy climate, results in an incredibly high cup score. This lot stood out again during our recent Kenya cupping and we were instantly sold!

“Gichathaini” comes from the local word ‘muchatha’, a local medicinal plant (Vernonia auriculifera) that grows abundantly in the area. It’s a name that says a lot about place, culture, and how closely the factory is tied to the community around it.