Last updated: 2026-09-17T04:26:20.221Z

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From $26.75/12oz

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

**Region:** [Muranga, Kenya 🇰🇪](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/region/7a674698-7bc6-4d92-835e-c3c68689d080)

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

**Altitude:** ~1650 masl

**Recommended for:** Filter

## What the Brand Says

> Kayu Coffee Factory was established in 1964 and rests on a 7-acre piece of land serving Kayu, Njumbi, Rwathia, and Mihuti villages. Its membership currently stands at 1191. It’s the oldest coffee factory located near tea-growing zones. The factory lies about 1650 masl on lands rich with volcanic red soil. With a light body of and bright, jucy, citrus notes, Kayu is tea like and sweet.

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# Kayu, Kenya

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12oz

$26.75

($35.67/lbs)

5lb

$160.50

($32.10/lbs)

## Profile

### Taste characteristics

**Body:** 33/100 — Light & tea-like (0) to Full-bodied & creamy (100)

**Acidity:** 73/100 — 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

Citrus

Strawberry

White tea

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