Taste Profile:
Strong dried apricot and dried nectarine with cane sugar and caramel flavors.
Tons of tangy acidity and sugary sweetness.
Origin: Kenya, Gathaithi - AA - Nyeri Microlot
Farm: 1,117 smallholder farmer members of Gathaithi
Farmer Cooperative Society
Altitude (MASL): 1600
Process: Washed
Harvest Season: April - June
Varieties: Batian, SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11
Container: 100% metal recyclable or re-use.
Story:
Gathaithi Factory is operated by Gathaithi Farmers Cooperative Society, which has more than 1,100 active members, who farm on about 143 hectares of land in the area. The total production for the cooperative is around 102,000 kgs.
Nyeri is situated between Mt. Kenya and the Aberadare Mountains, creating a perfect geographic and climactic area for coffee production. This area is historically the center of Kenya's coffee production due to the rich soil and fresh water moving through the area from the mountains. This region is home to the Kikuyu people, who have resided between the mountains for centuries. This area is rich with forests, wildlife, eucalyptus, bamboo, and rainforests.
Brew guide:
We love this as a V60 pour over. The Hario Switch works great for it.
Animal:
The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is a large bear native to the Arctic and nearby areas. It is closely related to the brown bear, and the two species can interbreed. The polar bear is the largest extant species of bear and land carnivore, with adult males weighing 300–800 kg (660–1,760 lb). The species is sexually dimorphic, as adult females are much smaller. The polar bear is white- or yellowish-furred with black skin and a thick layer of fat. It is more slender than the brown bear, with a narrower skull, longer neck and lower shoulder hump. Its teeth are sharper and more adapted to cutting meat. The paws are large and allow the bear to walk on ice and paddle in the water.
