09/11/2026
Kenya AB Washed is Here!
Origin: Kenya Gicherori, Embu County
Producer: Kibugu FCS, Gikirima Factory
Process: Washed
Varietal: SL34 and SL28
MASL: 1800-1900
Gikirima Factory is one of five wet mills operated by the Kibugu Farmers Cooperative Society (FCS) in Embu County, on the southeastern slopes of Mount Kenya. Located near Gicherori in Manyatta Division, the factory serves smallholder farmers cultivating coffee at high elevations of 1,800-1,900 meters above sea level.
Kibugu FCS represents not only Gikirima, but also the Gicherori. Kathakwa, Ndunduri, and Ngerwe factories. The cooperative's business affairs are managed by an elected board and a professional team oversees daily operations. Seasonal labor expands during peak harvest, reflecting the cooperative's role as both an economic and community hub.
At Gikirima, meticulous washed processing is central to quality. Processing begins with cherries being floated and hand-sorted to remove underripe or defective fruit. Clean river water feeds the pulpers, where the outer fruit is removed. Floating beans are removed while denser cherries continue forward.
After washing, parchment coffee is sun-dried on raised beds. carefully monitored and covered during rain or intense sun, until reaching an optimal 10-12% moisture. This traditional Kenyan washed process enhances clarity, acidity, and structure in the final cup.
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