By the end of the week, we'll have "Kimathi," the Kenyan coffee we've chosen for this summer, in our shop.
We leave you with all the information we have about this delicious coffee.
Origin: Central Kenya
Region: Kiambu
Cooperative: Gititu FCS
Washing is: Kimathi Factory
Cultivars: SL28, SL34 & Ruiru11 (<5%)
Altitude: 1800 – 1950 meters above sea level
Process: Full washing with double fermentation and sun drying on African beds
Notes: Plum, melon, honey, cassis
Kimathi Factory is located in Kenya's Central Highlands, just 30 km north of Nairobi in Kiambu District. It is a member of the Gititu Farmers' Cooperative Society.
The Kimathi farmers belong to the Kikuyu tribe, probably the largest in Kenya. The Coop has 5,171 active members, and the Coop's other washing stations are: Gititu, Karweti, Ikunu Kiaria, Mutuya, Ngochi, and Ngemwa.
The area enjoys a cool climate with temperatures ranging from 12 to 19°C. The average annual rainfall is 1,000 mm. The cold climate and volcanic soil make the area conducive to coffee cultivation, with very good yields. June and July are the coolest months, while the hottest months are January-March and September-October.
Kiambu alone accounts for over 301% of Kenya's total coffee production. There are approximately 51,000 active producers in 22 cooperatives. The altitude of Kiambu's cultivated areas is the second highest in the country after Nyeri, ranging from 1,520 to 2,200 meters above sea level.
Espresso result!!
