Kenya Kiriani AA
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DIRECT TRADE COFFEE
Description
This is a washed process AA lot delivered in cherry to the Kiriani factory. The washing station has a cherry clerk who oversee delivery, ensuring that only ripe cherry is accepted. Coffee is fermented for 12-16 hours before being washed and dried on raised beds. This particular lot was characterized by notes fresh fruit, with sweet malic acidity.
SOURCING STORY
Kiriani Factory is a washing station owned by Thikagiki Cooperative, located in town of Gatagua in the region of Muranga. We have been sourcing these coffees through our partners at Kenyacof for a few years now, and are always impressed with the quality. Kiraini serves 571 farmers that deliver ripe cherry to the mill for processing. Many of these farmers have just 200-300 trees, making them nano-producers, while their farms are all located at an altitude of 1700-1900 meters above sea level. Varietals include Batian, Ruiru 11, SL28, SL34.
BREW GUIDE
Brew Method
1gram of freshly ground coffee to 16-17g water / Slurry temperature (coffee+water): 200 - 205 ̊F – 93 - 96 ̊C / Extraction: 20 - 21% / TDS 1.38-1.41%
PRODUCT DETAILS
- Producer: Kiriani Farmer's Cooperative Society
- Country: Kenya
- Region: Murang’a
- Elevation: 1700- 1900 m.a.s.l
- Variety: Batian, Ruiru 11, SL28, SL34
- Process Method: Washed
- Roast Level: Light Filter Roast
