KENYA GACHATHA AB LOT 6002

Sourced from the Nyeri region of Central Kenya, this coffee is produced at Gachatha Factory in Karundu within Tetu Subcounty on the slopes of the Aberdare Range. Fertile volcanic soils and elevations of 1,800 to 2,100 metres above sea level create an ideal environment for producing expressive and high quality Arabica coffee. Established in 1963, the same year Kenya gained independence, Gachatha has become an important part of the country's coffee heritage. Today the Gachatha Farmers' Cooperative Society represents more than 1,500 smallholder farmers who cultivate coffee on family owned plots while embracing sustainable farming practices that protect both quality and the surrounding landscape.

The coffee is produced from a selection of Kenya's renowned varieties including SL28, SL34 and Ruiru 11. SL28 is celebrated for its drought tolerance and elegant profile with layered sweetness and wine like character. SL34 contributes a fuller body with vibrant acidity while Ruiru 11 provides excellent disease resistance and dependable yields. Together these varieties express the distinctive character that has made Nyeri one of Kenya's most respected coffee growing regions.

Processing follows the traditional fully washed method to highlight clarity and structure in the cup. Fully ripe cherries are handpicked before being sorted and pulped then fermented for 12 to 24 hours according to the day's temperature. After fermentation the coffee is thoroughly washed with fresh water and may be soaked for an additional 24 hours to enhance brightness and clarity. The parchment is then dried on raised beds for 5 to 21 days where it is turned regularly and carefully protected from intense sun and overnight moisture until it reaches the ideal condition for milling.