Gakuyu Factory, Krinyaga County
Our Gakuyu AA comes from the Gakuyu-ini Factory in Krinyaga County, at the foot of the majestic Mount Kenya. The region is renowned for its fertile volcanic soils and ideal conditions for high-quality coffee. Gakuyu-ini is one of the best-roast coffee factories in Kenya and part of the Thirikuwa top quality every day – from his farmer’s over 60 to his trained hear. Thinking programs and modern collection centers for farmers guarantee that every step is carried out perfectly. The result: an exquisite Kenya coffee with character, reflecting the passion and care of its origin.
SL 28 & SL34 Process: Washed
The farmers in Kirinyaga mainly cultivate SL28 and SL34, supplemented by Ruiru 11, on fertile volcanic soils with ample rainfall. The harvest, which takes place between October and December, is processed using the washed method. cherries are picked in the morning, fermented, washed, and hand-sorted by density. The beans are dried evenly on raised beds before being transported to the dry mill.
CRANBERRY x SWEET ALMONDS JUICY POMELO
KENYA GAKUYU AA GAKUYU ESPRESSO – KENYA’S CLARITY IN THE CUP Experience the taste of the southern slopes of Mount Kenya: Our Gakuyu Espresso comes from the Gakuyu-ini Factory in Krinyaga, hand-processed by smallholder farmers of the Thirikuwa Cooperative. Each cup is an experience in the nuances of cranberry and juicy pomelo, a truly clear espresso that is bright, balanced, and finishes with an elegant, crisp finish – perfect for anyone who loves structure and finesse in their espresso.
DETAILS
Microlot from Kenya
Process: Washed
Espresso Roast
Flavour: Cranberry x Sweet Almonds x Juicy Pomelo
Fine Arabica coffee, freshly and gently hand-roasted in Berlin-Mitte
Available sizes: 250 g 500 g or 1 kg – whole beans or ground on request for espresso machine
Climate-neutral shipping with DHL GoGreen
PICKUP ON SITE:
Pickup address: Röststätte, Ackerstr. 173, 10115 Berlin
After placing your order, you will receive a pickup confirmation via email (please also check your spam folder)
Pickup with email confirmation possible: Monday–Friday between 9:30 and 18:00
Important note on ground coffee: Please note that we cannot offer a universal grind size for espresso machines. The optimal grind must individually adjusted to each machine, as factors such as basket size, pump and brewing pressure, and temperature vary significantly depending on the model. We therefore always recommend buying whole beans and adjusting the grind size yourself according to your setup.
Important note on returns: Ground coffee is excluded from returns, as it is ground exclusively at the customer’s request. Thank you for your understanding.
SUSTAINABLE CULTIVATION AND A COMMITMENT TO QUALITY
Similar to wine, the cultivation, and careful harvesting form the foundation of a specialty coffee. For our coffees, we use only fully ripe, handpicked 100% Arabica beans, as this labor-intensive manual harvest is a key quality criterion. Our high-altitude coffees are natural products grown sustainably in shaded forest gardens, helping to preserve the biodiversity of the region. At higher, cooler altitudes, the coffee cherries ripen slowly in nutrient-rich, fertile soils. Under these optimal climatic conditions near the equator, the coffee plants have more time to develop their characteristic and fruity aromas.
FRESHLY ROASTED BY HAND
All Röststätte coffees are gently roasted by hand in Berlin to allow their natural aromas to fully develop without creating unwanted acidity. Our goal is to unlock the full potential of the green coffee through our roasting style and to honor the valuable work of the producers in the growing regions. These are our quality principles – from source to the final cup.
