Karinga, Filter - Kenya | Therefore Coffee

Karinga Factory is located in Kiambu, Kenya, where cool highland conditions and red volcanic soils provide favourable growing conditions for coffee. Established in 1983, the factory is operated by the Gitwe Farmers Cooperative Society and serves around 650 smallholder members, many of whom grow coffee alongside other crops on plots averaging approximately one hectare.

Cherries are delivered to the factory on the day of harvest, then depulped and fermented for 12–24 hours before being washed four times and dried on raised beds for 8–13 days. This careful processing helps maintain consistency and clarity in the cup.

The cooperative supports its members through access to quality seeds and seedlings, fertiliser guidance and regular farm visits, helping farmers improve productivity and maintain coffee quality as they manage competing crops.

This traceable AB microlot showcases the character of Kiambu, with notes of blackberry, lime and caramel. Juicy acidity brings freshness, balanced by mellow sweetness and a smooth finish.

Region: Kiambu
Country: Kenya
Elevation: 1,820 masl
Variety: SL28, SL34, Batian, Ruiru 11
Process: Washed

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We want to live in a world where coffee producers, their families and communities can thrive.

Unfortunately, the history of coffee production is intertwined with that of colonialism and slavery. Even today it is not uncommon for producers and workers to be faced with poverty, food scarcity, and child labour. Modern slavery still exists within the coffee producing industry.

Coffee is traditionally sold at a price that has nothing to do with farmer's living expenses (Read: C Price) and is often below the cost of production. We don't like the idea of Wall Street influencing how much our producers get paid on a given day. Our sourcing partners always pay premium prices based on cost of production and quality; not the market price.

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