Kenya Rukira Peaberry, Washed

This coffee is grown by small lot holders of the Nygeri County in the highlands of central Kenya. Locals and members of the Othaya Farmer’s Co-operative Society deliver their harvested coffee to the Rukira wet mills, known for producing award winning coffees.

This washed coffee starts with ripe cherries being wet-pulped and wet fermented for 12-18 hours in concrete tanks. This is followed by a thorough wash to remove any remaining mucilage. The coffee is then laid on raised beds to dry, until the moisture reaches 10-12%. The drying process typically takes 12-21 days.  Beans are transported to the dry mill and stored in parchment until milled for export. 

Kenya is known for producing full-bodied wine-like tasting coffee profiles, and this coffee is no exception. The peaberry varietal of this coffee delivers bold, concentrated flavours in every cup, featuring notes of blackcurrant, balanced mid-acidity, and a rich, full-bodied profile. 

• Region: Nygeri County
• Country: Kenya
• Elevation: 1,800 masl
• Variety: Peaberry SL28, Peaberry SLK34
• Process: Washed