Kenya | Gathaithi | SL-28 & SL-34 | Washed
by Proud Mary Coffee – Proud Mary Coffee Melbourne
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Quick Facts
Origin
Kenya
Process
Washed
Variety
SL-28, SL-34
Altitude
1720 masl
Tasting Notes
fruit
by Proud Mary Coffee – Proud Mary Coffee Melbourne
Origin
Kenya
Process
Washed
Variety
SL-28, SL-34
Altitude
1720 masl
<p><strong>Region:</strong> <meta charset="utf-8"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW108720602 BCX0" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW108720602 BCX0">Nyeri</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW108720602 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong>Elevation:</strong><span> 1720 masl</span></p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"><strong>About: <meta charset="utf-8"></strong><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW235630691 BCX0" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW235630691 BCX0">Gathaithi</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235630691 BCX0"> Farmer’s Cooperative Society (FCS) </span><span class="NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW235630691 BCX0">is located in</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235630691 BCX0"> the famed Nyeri region of Kenya, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235630691 BCX0">160km</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235630691 BCX0"> north of Nairobi. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235630691 BCX0">It’s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235630691 BCX0"> sandwiched between the elegant Mt. Kenya and the Aberdare ranges, placing it in the perfect location to grow beautiful coffees. The red-volcanic </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW235630691 BCX0">soils</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235630691 BCX0"> of the area provide the necessary nutrients to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW235630691 BCX0">optimise</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235630691 BCX0"> annual production. </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW235630691 BCX0" data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}'> </span></p> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW235630691 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW235630691 BCX0" paraid="934077636" paraeid="{ed73d497-4aeb-481b-9bf5-209fb635c1d5}{140}"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW235630691 BCX0" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235630691 BCX0">Overseen by factory manager, Peter </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW235630691 BCX0">Karienye</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235630691 BCX0">, coffees from </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW235630691 BCX0">Gathaithi</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235630691 BCX0"> are processed in the traditional Kenyan style. The washing process includes an </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235630691 BCX0">additional</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235630691 BCX0"> soaking phase, which is believed to increase amino-acid development, leading to more intense acidity, and bolder fruit and citrus flavors.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW235630691 BCX0" data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}'> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW235630691 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW235630691 BCX0" paraid="1944540911" paraeid="{ed73d497-4aeb-481b-9bf5-209fb635c1d5}{158}"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW235630691 BCX0" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW235630691 BCX0">Gathaithi</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW235630691 BCX0"> has a pre-financing program for its 1,600+ members. Funds are set aside from the previous year’s harvest, which members of the cooperative can access for pre-financing of school fees, access to farm inputs and funds for emergency needs.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW235630691 BCX0" data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}'> </span></p> </div> <!---->
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