Gachatha AA is a washed coffee from Nyeri, Kenya, grown at 1,820 meters elevation. This coffee is a blend of four varieties: SL-34, SL-28, Ruiru-11, and Batian, produced by Gachatha Farmers Cooperative Society. The cooperative operates a 391-acre facility with approximately 1,050 members, each farming roughly 300 coffee trees. The coffee displays bright acidity with tasting notes of grapefruit, berries, and black currant.
Hydrangea Coffee Roasters is a specialty roastery based in Berkeley, California, focused on light, fruit forward coffees produced through modern fermentation and experimental processing techniques. The lineup emphasizes terroir, showcasing how region, climate, and varietal interact with processing to shape flavor. New releases rotate regularly, featuring single origin lots with detailed tasting notes and processing information for each offering. The roastery's approach rewards adventurous palates drawn to the intersection of agricultural science and cup quality.
