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$24.20

**Process:** [Washed](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/processing-method/washed)

**Region:** [Kirinyaga, Kenya 🇰🇪](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/region/1742a708-09ab-4614-8c0c-ffb00742347f)

**Variety:** [Batian](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/batian)

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[Ruiru 11](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/ruiru-11)

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[SL28](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/sl28)

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[SL34](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/sl34)

**Altitude:** ~1572 masl

## What the Brand Says

> Origin: Kenya Producer: Thirikwa Farmers Cooperative Wetmill: Gakuyu-ini Factory Coffee Region: Kirinyaga Varieties: SL28, SL34,Batian, & Ruiru 11 Process: Washed Altitude: 1572 m.a.s.l. Flavour Profile: Rhubarb, Blackcurrant & Yellow plum Thirikwa Farmers cooperative has around 1600 members who deliver their cherries to the Gakuyuini factory for processing. The factory is located on the slopes of Mount Kenya at between 1600-1700 masl. The cooperative has an almost 50/50 split of female and male producers. Cherries are hand sorted by the producers before being graded by density. The coffee is fermented in shade for 16-24 hours before being washed in grading channels. Finally the coffee is dried on African beds for 21 days until the desired moisture content is reached. We buy this coffee from Nordic Approach.

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# Gakuyu-ini / Washed / Kenya / 250g

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$24.20

## Profile

### Taste characteristics

**Body:** 43/100 — Light & tea-like (0) to Full-bodied & creamy (100)

**Acidity:** 80/100 — Soft (0) to Bright & acidic (100)

**Sweetness:** 58/100 — Less sweet (0) to Very sweet (100)

**Bitterness:** 35/100 — Subtle bitterness (0) to Pronounced bitterness (100)

**Character:** 5/100 — Conventional (0) to Funky & novel (100)

**Roast level:** Light to medium — 3/7, from Extra light (1) to Extra dark (7)

## Tasting Notes

Blackcurrant

Rhubarb

Yellow plum

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