Kirinyaga AB

KIRINYAGA AB
Kenya

Process: Washed
Variety: SL28, SL14
Altitude: 1900-2000 masl
Flavor: Blackberry, lime, cherry

This coffee is sourced from the family-owned farms organized around the Kimandi Factory nestled in Kirinyaga County, on the fertile slopes of the legendary Mount Kenya. The factory is managed by the Kabare Farmers' Cooperative Society. 

Grown in deep, red volcanic soil, the coffee benefits from a rich organic matter that further enhances the flavor. This soil, combined with a bimodal pattern of 1,000-1,400 mm annual rainfall and an altitude of 1,900-2,000 meters above sea level, creates an ideal environment for coffee cultivation.

At the factory, cherries undergo meticulous sorting before they're pulped and fermented for approximately 16 hours, depending on ambient temperatures. The coffee is then washed in clean, crisp mountain-tapped water, imbuing the beans with a unique freshness. After washing and grading, the parchment coffee is laid out to sun dry on raised beds for 14-21 days, a traditional method that naturally enhances the beans' flavor and aroma.