KENYA | Gathaithi | SL28 & SL34 | Washed
by Proud Mary Coffee – Proud Mary Coffee Melbourne
Single Originout of stock
Quick Facts
Origin
Kenya
Process
Washed
Variety
SL28, SL34
Roast Type
filter
Tasting Notes
intense acidity
by Proud Mary Coffee – Proud Mary Coffee Melbourne
Origin
Kenya
Process
Washed
Variety
SL28, SL34
Roast Type
filter
<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW200712781 BCX0"> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW214285133 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW214285133 BCX0"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW214285133 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW214285133 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">Gathaithi</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW214285133 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> Farmers’ Cooperative Society (FCS) </span><span class="NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW214285133 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">is located in</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW214285133 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> the famed Nyeri region of Kenya, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW214285133 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">160 km</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW214285133 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> north of Nairobi. It sits between the elegant Mt. Kenya and the Aberdare ranges, placing it in the perfect location to grow exceptional coffees. The region’s red volcanic </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW214285133 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">soil provides</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW214285133 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> essential nutrients that help </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW214285133 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">optimize</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW214285133 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph"> annual production.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW214285133 BCX0" data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}'> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW214285133 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW214285133 BCX0"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW214285133 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW214285133 BCX0">Overseen by factory manager Peter </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW214285133 BCX0">Karienye</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW214285133 BCX0">, coffees from </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW214285133 BCX0">Gathaithi</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW214285133 BCX0"> are processed in the traditional Kenyan style. The washing process includes an </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW214285133 BCX0">additional</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW214285133 BCX0"> soaking phase, which is believed to increase amino acid development, resulting in more intense acidity and bolder fruit and citrus </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW214285133 BCX0">flavors</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW214285133 BCX0">.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW214285133 BCX0" data-ccp-props='{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}'> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW214285133 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW214285133 BCX0"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW214285133 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW214285133 BCX0">Gathaithi</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW214285133 BCX0"> also offers a pre-financing program for its 1,600+ members. Funds set aside from the previous year’s harvest are made available to members to help cover school fees, purchase farm inputs, and meet emergency needs.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW214285133 BCX0" data-ccp-props='{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}'> </span></p> </div> </div>
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