Torréfacteur Neon Coffee Roasters
Guama AA - Kenya - Washed SL28, SL34, Batian
Guama AA - Kenya - Washed SL28, SL34, Batian
Prix habituel
$28.00 CAD
Prix habituel
Prix promotionnel
$28.00 CAD
Prix unitaire
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par
250g
Region: Kirinyaga
Flavour notes: blackberry, rhubarb, mandarin
Variety: SL28, SL34, Batian
Altitude: 1620m
Story
The Guama Coffee Washing Station, or “factory” as it’s called locally, is owned and operated by the Baragwi Farmers’ Cooperative Society. Established in 1986, this factory brings together over 1,380 smallholder farmers, each cultivating around 400 coffee bushes. The washing station is located in Kirinyaga County, a region nestled along the lower slopes of Mt. Kenya, where the rich, volcanic soils and high elevation create ideal conditions for coffee farming.
Mt. Kenya, the second-highest peak in Africa, is surrounded by a vast national forest that nourishes the surrounding lands with mineral-rich soil, making it one of the world’s premier coffee-producing areas. Kirinyaga County, known for its consistently high-quality coffee, shares its reputation with neighboring Nyeri. Together, these regions produce coffees with bright, fruit-forward profiles, often tasting of berries and citrus.
Transparency
SCA Cup Score: 88
Quantity Purchased:60kg
Farm Gate: 4.79 USD/lb
Free On Board: 6.86 USD/lb
Free On Truck: 9.83 USD/lb
Fermentation: Washed
Coffee cherries are carefully handpicked when ripe and delivered to the factory on the same day for processing. The fully washed process begins with pulping and a 24-hour dry fermentation period, followed by a thorough washing and soaking in clean water. The coffee is then dried meticulously under shade, ensuring an even process that prevents the parchment from cracking. Water for the washing process is sourced from the nearby Ruthagati dam, which also supports the surrounding community and their cattle.