Kenya - Gachatha AB by Gachatha FCS

About This Coffee

This is a washed single-origin coffee from the Gachatha Farmers Co-operative Society in Gatunda, Nyeri, Kenya. Grown at 1,800 meters altitude on the Aberdare mountain range, the coffee is produced from SL28, SL34, and Ruiru 11 varieties using traditional Kenyan washed processing. The cup features aromas of blackcurrant, dried cranberry, and bright citrus, with a palate of cranberry juice, grapefruit, blackcurrant richness, hibiscus tea, and orange peel. The finish is smooth and layered.

Origin

Gatundu (Kenya)

Flavor Notes

Citrus Fruit, Grapefruit, Hibiscus Tea, Dried Cranberry, Cranberry Juice, Blackcurrant

Roast Level

Medium

Processing

Kenyan Washed

Typology

Arabica

SL-28, SL-34, Ruiru-11

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Wes Ngopi

Wes Ngopi takes its name from a Javanese greeting that translates to "Have you had your coffee?", reflecting its roots in the social ritual of sharing a cup. Based in Shah Alam, the roastery specializes in specialty grade single origin coffees roasted to order for home brewing enthusiasts. Bean selection is guided by ratings from CoffeeReview and independent research through traders such as Royal Coffee, Nordic Approach, and Olam, alongside direct trade relationships with farms like Java Frinsa Estate in Indonesia. The roastery emphasizes technical precision, modulating drum speed, fan adjustments, and firing pressure to achieve a smooth declining rate of rise for optimal flavor development. Wes Ngopi occupies a focused niche in Malaysia's specialty scene, prioritizing quality sourcing and meticulous roasting for the home consumer.

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