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

**Region:** [Nyeri, Kenya 🇰🇪](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/region/ce713a8c-1174-450c-a1f0-e453887b8444)

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

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

**Altitude:** ~1720 masl

**Recommended for:** Filter, Espresso

## What the Brand Says

> Region: Tetu, Nyeri Elevation: 1720 masl About: Gathaithi Coffee Factory sits on the fertile red volcanic soils of Nyeri, where cool temperatures, reliable rainfall and high elevation create ideal conditions for producing expressive Kenyan coffees. Most growers cultivate traditional SL28 and SL34 varieties, alongside smaller plantings of Ruiru 11 and Batian. This lot is a Peaberry (PB), a natural mutation where only a single rounded seed develops inside the coffee cherry instead of the usual two flat-sided beans. Peaberries are separated during milling by screen size and shape. Their rounded form allows heat to penetrate more evenly during roasting, often resulting in a remarkably consistent roast. Many coffee lovers value peaberries for their concentrated flavour and distinctive cup profile. The factory also supports producers beyond harvest by providing farm inputs on credit, cash advances and encouraging tree planting to improve shade and long-term farm resilience. It is a practical, quality-focused approach that continues to strengthen both the coffee and the community behind it. Region: Tetu, Nyeri Elevation: 1720 masl About: Gathaithi Coffee Factory sits on the fertile red volcanic soils of Nyeri, where cool temperatures, reliable rainfall and high elevation create ideal conditions for producing expressive Kenyan coffees. Most growers cultivate traditional SL28 and SL34 varieties, alongside smaller plantings of Ruiru 11 and Batian. This lot is a Peaberry (PB), a natural mutation where only a single rounded seed develops inside the coffee cherry instead of the usual two flat-sided beans. Peaberries are separated during milling by screen size and shape. Their rounded form allows heat to penetrate more evenly during roasting, often resulting in a remarkably consistent roast. Many coffee lovers value peaberries for their concentrated flavour and distinctive cup profile. The factory also supports producers beyond harvest by providing farm inputs on credit, cash advances and encouraging tree planting to improve shade and long-term farm resilience. It is a practical, quality-focused approach that continues to strengthen both the coffee and the community behind it.

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# Kenya | Gathaithi PB | Ruiru 11 & SL-28 | Washed

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## Profile

### Taste characteristics

**Body:** 40/100 — Light & tea-like (0) to Full-bodied & creamy (100)

**Acidity:** 76/100 — Soft (0) to Bright & acidic (100)

**Sweetness:** 69/100 — 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

Caramel

Vanilla

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