GITITU AA – KENIA – GEWASCHEN

flavor

Blackcurrant, lemon, and peach, complemented by delicate vanilla and floral accents.

Description

Origin: Kenya, Gitunduri, Kiambu
Elevation: 1550 meters above sea level
Varieties: SL28 & SL34
Processing: Washed
SCA Score: 88.50 points

Since its establishment in 1954, the Gititu Farmers Cooperative Society (FCS) has maintained its status as one of the oldest cooperatives in Kiambu. Today, the FCS owns and operates a total of eight factories and serves approximately 5,000 dedicated members. The longstanding success of the Gititu Factory is attributed to the FCS's unwavering commitment to transparency and communication. To involve their members in the coffee sales process, the Gititu FCS invites them to attend auctions at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange. This opportunity allows members to witness the sale of their coffee firsthand and gain a deeper understanding of the sales process.

The cherries are depulped and undergo a fermentation period of about 48 hours. After fermentation, the coffee is thoroughly washed with clean water and meticulously sorted in special sorting channels. The parchment, the protective layer, is then spread out on raised beds for drying. The drying process typically takes 14 to 21 days until the parchment reaches the ideal moisture content.

Roast Profile:

This coffee is specially roasted light for filter methods to highlight its unique characteristics optimally. This roasting technique enhances the coffee's natural flavors, acids, and sugars, allowing you to taste the distinctive features of the origin region clearly. Although primarily designed for filter methods such as drip or immersion brewing, with some skill, it can also be prepared as espresso, showcasing its fine nuances in a different manner.

Use and storage

We recommend enjoying this coffee within 3 months of the roast date.
Store it in a dry and cool place, between +16 and +25 degrees Celsius.