Farmer: Producers of Gachurio
Region: Nyeri County, Central Kenya
Varieties: SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11, Batian
Processing: Washed
Altitude: 1,750-1950 masl
Tasting notes: White Nectarine and Blackcurrant

This washed process micro-lot is from Gachuiro, one of four washing stations operated by the Kiama Coffee Farmers’ Cooperative Society (FCS). Located in Kenya’s Nyeri County, Gachuiro receives coffee cherries from around 480 local producers. The farms are located near to the extinct volcano, Mt Kenya, which contributes to this coffee’s exceptional cup quality as the mineral-rich soils, high elevations and climate are ideal for coffee cultivation. Ripe cherries are hand picked, pulped and sorted before being dry fermented for 20-24 hours. Following this, further sorting through water channels occurs, with AB indicating that only cherries above a certain size and weight have been selected to ensure that maximum flavour has been developed. The coffee is then soaked for 48 hours and dried on raised beds over 1-3 weeks or until it reaches 11-12% water content. The coffee is rested for a month before export, leading to a lasting vibrancy. Roasted for espresso, Gachuiro AB boasts a juicy acidity and exceptional stone fruit sweetness.