KENYA TEGU AB LOT 5991

In the highlands of Kenya where volcanic soil meets cool mountain air, Tegu Factory stands as one of Nyeri’s defining producers of clarity and vibrancy. Near Karatina, the station operates under the Tekangu Farmers’ Cooperative Society alongside Karogoto and Ngunguru. Since 1969 the cooperative has grown to support around 1,200 smallholder farmers, each tending small plots across the surrounding villages.

The farms carry both heritage and evolution. SL28 and SL34 remain deeply rooted in the region, valued for resilience and their ability to endure drier seasons. Alongside them are Batian and Ruiru 11, newer varieties introduced to improve resistance and shorten production cycles. Together they shape a landscape where tradition and progress move side by side, preserving the character that defines Kenyan coffee.

Harvest is done by hand with only ripe cherries selected before reaching Tegu. Once delivered the fruit is sorted and moved through a fully washed process, beginning with pulping and fermentation for 12 to 16 hours. The parchment is then soaked in clean water for another day before drying slowly on raised beds under shade. Turned constantly and protected through changing weather, the coffee settles into its final form with the brightness and clarity that have become a signature of this place.