Kenya / Thageini Karibu

Producer: Aguthi Farmer’s Co-operative Society
Origin: Kenya, Thageini Karibu

Altitude: 1650 - 1800 m
Tasting: Boozy Cranberry, Rose, Clove
Process: Supernatural

Karibu means 'welcome', and this lot is a wonderful introduction to the innovative processing work done by the Aguthi Farmer's Co-operative Society. The Thageini wet mill, one of four operated by the Society, has around 450 member producers. The Society provides training and workshops to members on techniques for farm management, picking, sorting, and agronomy.

This unique coffee is processed using the 'Supernatural' method, resulting in an intense burst of berry flavours. Early harvest cherries are hand-sorted and then laid on raised beds in cocoons for three days to drive flavour intensity. They are then unwrapped and spread to dry over about 25 days, reducing the moisture content to 10-12%.