Kenya Githembe AB '26
Kenya Githembe AB '26
Kenya Githembe AB '26
Kenya Githembe AB '26
Kenya Githembe AB '26

Kenya Githembe AB '26

TASTING NOTES

Ribena - Dried Fruit - Brown Sugar - Black Tea

Our first Kenyan of the '26 crop is an outstanding example of the classic Kenya profile; big fruits, bright acidity and a sugary sweetness

VARIETAL SL28, SL34, Batian, Ruiru 11
PROCESS Kenyan Washed
ALTITUDE 1800 m.a.s.l.
PRODUCER Thirika Farmers Co-Operative Society
ORIGIN Kiambu County
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meet the producer

Thirika Farmers Co-Operative Society

Githembe is built around a community of around 1,500 smallholder farming families in Kenya’s Kiambu region. Each family grows coffee on small plots, carefully harvesting ripe cherries before delivering them to the Githembe washing station.

Together, through the Thiririka Farmers Cooperative Society, these growers contribute to a coffee that reflects both the character of the region and the collective work of the community behind it.

the process

Kenyan Washed

Kenya’s traditional washed process is renowned for producing exceptionally clean and vibrant coffees. It allows the distinctive character of the coffee and its origin to shine.

Harvest & Sorting

Ripe coffee cherries are hand-picked by Githembe’s smallholder farmers and delivered to the washing station, where they are carefully sorted before processing.

Pulping & Fermentation

The cherries are pulped to remove the fruit before the parchment undergoes a dry fermentation for approximately 16–24 hours, allowing the remaining mucilage to break down.

Washing & Soaking

The coffee is thoroughly washed and density graded before being soaked in clean water for a further 16–18 hours - a classic part of Kenya’s fully washed processing method.

Slow Drying

The clean parchment is spread across raised African beds and slowly sun-dried, with regular turning and sorting to encourage even drying and maintain quality.

why we chose this coffee

Just call us Kenya Crazy

Every year, we eagerly look forward to tasting the fresh crop samples from Kenya’s coffee cooperatives. There’s something unmistakable about these coffees - vibrant fruit, incredible structure and a depth of flavour we simply don’t find anywhere else. We love them, and we love being able to share each new harvest with our customers.