Kenya Gitura Washed is from Muranga County, Kenya, sourced from 700 smallholders delivering cherry to the Gitura Coffee Factory. This field blend combines SL-28, SL-34, and Ruiru-11 varieties. The washed process involves depulping and fermenting in clean water for 12-24 hours overnight before drying on raised beds. Tasting notes include blackberry syrup, green apple, and grapefruit with additional complexity of pineapple and cola notes.
Origin
Muranga County, Gatubu Cooperative (Kenya)
Flavor Notes
Pineapple, Grapefruit, Chocolate, Blackberry Syrup, Green Apple
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