{"title":"SL28","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"tim-wendelboe-gachatha-christmas-edition-kenya-washed-sl28-sl34-ruiru-11-batian","title":"TIM WENDELBOE - Gachatha | Kenya - Washed - SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11 \u0026 Batian","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTim Wendelboe Coffee Roasters is located in Oslo, Norway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Tim Wendelboe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Kenyan coffee from the Gachatha wet mill has intense fruity flavours of blackcurrants, blackberries and raisins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI have visited the Gachatha wet mill several times and even though it looks like most wet mills do in Nyeri, it has proven to be one of the best producers of high quality coffees in the area over many years. At least in my opinion. Although the wet mill mainly takes care of the processing and drying of the coffees that are delivered by it's members \/ farmers, a well run wet-mill is fundamental in order to be able to produce high quality coffee year after year. Apart from processing and drying the coffees well, the co-operative provides extensive training to their farmers. There is even a small demonstration plot at the wet mill where the members receive training in good agricultural practices. The co-operative also grow seedlings of both coffee trees and shade trees that are distributed to their members.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough most members are still growing the traditional SL28 and SL34 cultivars, we know that they have been planting the new hybrid cultivars Ruiru 11 and a lot of Batian in the recent years. Still the coffee from Gachatha has the recognisable intense fruity flavours you can expect from the traditional SL-cultivars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TIM WENDELBOE COFFEE ROASTERS","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":49796687560983,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5101\/2119\/files\/GachathaFilter-WEBSHOP_6f45620d-c6e7-4250-b377-4f0c98c5afd5.webp?v=1783733128"},{"product_id":"tim-wendelboe-kapsokisio-kenya-washed-k7-sl28-sl34","title":"TIM WENDELBOE - Kapsokisio | Kenya - Washed - K7, SL28, SL34","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTim Wendelboe Coffee Roasters is located in Oslo, Norway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Tim Wendelboe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Kenyan coffee from the Kapsokisio wet mill has intense flavours of rhubarb, rose hips, hibiscus and fresh red berries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout 90% of the farmers who deliver cherries to the Kapsokisio wet mill grow the K7 cultivar, which means only about 10% of the coffee is SL28 and SL34 cultivars . This is probably one of the main reasons why the Kapsokisio coffees taste so different from the coffees from central-Kenya.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen we started buying coffee from Kapsokisio in 2012, the cooperative was struggling with drying capacity during the peak of the harvest, which is when the best coffees are processed. Therefore in 2013 we decided to invest in building new drying tables at the wet mill in order to increase the drying capacity at the factory. We managed to raise about $10 000 USD from our customers during our 6th and 7th anniversary that was donated to Kapsokisio in order to have new drying beds built.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEver since we have always been trying to get our hands on some coffee from this wet mill as it is such a unique coffee with crisp fruity flavours.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TIM WENDELBOE COFFEE ROASTERS","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":50621911040279,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5101\/2119\/files\/KapsokisioFilter-WEBSHOP.webp?v=1783732530"},{"product_id":"people-possession-pfx-prime-flavor-experience-super-blend-ethiopia-colombia-natural-co-fermented-with-yellow-fruits-jarc-75112-75110-castillo","title":"PEOPLE POSSESSION - PFX Prime Flavor Experience {Blend} | Uganda\/Colombia - Washed\/Co-Fermented with Yellow Fruits - SL14, SL28, Castillo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePEOPLE POSSESSION Coffee is located in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Paris, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEOPLE POSSESSION","offers":[{"title":"200g Filter","offer_id":51430635143447,"sku":null,"price":33.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5101\/2119\/files\/Content-Creator-Project_15.png?v=1770682851"},{"product_id":"people-possession-atm-aloha-tropical-blend-blend-filter-costa-rica-colombia-anaerobic-natural-co-fermented-with-orange-fruits-sudan-rume-caturra","title":"PEOPLE POSSESSION - ATM Aloha Tropical Blend {Blend} {Filter} | Uganda\/Costa Rica\/Colombia - Anaerobic Natural\/Co-Fermented with Orange Fruits - SL14, SL28, Sudan Rume, Caturra","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePEOPLE POSSESSION Coffee is located in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Paris, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEOPLE POSSESSION","offers":[{"title":"200g Filter","offer_id":52547999564055,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5101\/2119\/files\/Content-Creator-Project_1_bf9f4274-ad9d-4c63-afbc-7139bab46fef.png?v=1774472971"},{"product_id":"dak-currant-mood-kenya-washed-sl28-sl34-ruiru-11-batian-aa","title":"DAK - Currant Mood | Kenya - Washed - SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11, Batian (AA)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDAK Coffee Roasters is located in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmsterdam, Netherlands\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom DAK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKenyan harvest is in! Currant Mood is the first lot we landed: a washed coffee from Tekangu Farmers Cooperative Society in Nyeri, we taste blackcurrant, rose and black tea with a nice acidity, brightness and quite balanced. The name came easy because that's what we feel like drinking right now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DAK COFFEE ROASTERS","offers":[{"title":"250g Filter","offer_id":53412659331351,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5101\/2119\/files\/Content-Creator-Project_22_d74f14b2-c183-4817-b124-3c65780a95d1.png?v=1779482183"},{"product_id":"kurasu-gatomboya-ab-kenya-washed-sl28-sl34","title":"KURASU - Gatomboya AB | Kenya - Washed - SL28, SL34","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eKarasu Roastery is located in Kyoto, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom KARASU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFloral aroma, taste of grapefruit, red currant and black tea, cane sugar-like sweetness and accompanying aftertaste.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRoaster's Comment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first fresh crop arrival from Kenya this season comes from Gatomboya Factory in Nyeri — a clean and fruit-forward coffee full of vibrant character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe “AB” designation refers to the screen size, or bean size, ranking just below AA. In general, Kenyan AB lots are often associated with more delicate, floral profiles and citrus-driven acidity compared to AA coffees. However, this Gatomboya AB challenges that assumption beautifully, offering rich berry-like sweetness, refreshing grapefruit-like acidity, and notes reminiscent of yellow peach. It’s a deeply satisfying cup that proves AB coffees can be just as expressive and impactful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWonderful both hot and iced, this coffee truly shines as a bright and juicy summer cup. We hope you’ll enjoy it throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KURASU ROASTERY","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":53530682556695,"sku":null,"price":47.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5101\/2119\/files\/IMG-3087.png?v=1781212072"},{"product_id":"prodigal-gachika-aa-kenya-washed-sl28-ruiru11-batian","title":"PRODIGAL - Gachika AA | Kenya - Washed - SL28, Ruiru11, Batian","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eProdigal Coffee Roasters is located in Boulder, United State\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Prodigal Coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container uk-container single-margin-bottom common\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uk-grid-medium uk-flex uk-flex-center uk-grid uk-grid-stack\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uk-width-2-3@m uk-first-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card common\" id=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uk-grid-collapse uk-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uk-width-expand right\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGachika Coffee Factory is associated with Kimaratia Farmer's Co-Op, with 750 producing partners! All the coffee cherries delivered to the factory undergo the washed process with water supplied from Theta River. After pulping, the coffee rests overnight and is washed the next day. After the traditional Kenyan soaking step, the coffee is then dried on tables. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PRODIGAL COFFEE","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":53536586826007,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5101\/2119\/files\/GachikaAAWEB.webp?v=1781375371"},{"product_id":"apollons-gold-kianyangi-kenya-washed-sl28-sl34","title":"APOLLON'S GOLD - Kianyangi | Kenya - Washed - SL28, SL34","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eApollon's Gold is located in Tokyo, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom APOLLON'S GOLD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eMarking our second acquisition since 2018, this high-altitude Kenyan lot is a masterclass in balance, boasting an incredibly succulent juiciness and a rich, velvety body. It is, without question, the finest Kenyan coffee we have showcased since 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eBridging the gap between heritage and innovation, it evokes the \"golden era\" of Kenyan coffee with its classic notes of orange and blackcurrant, while surprising the palate with a modern, tropical rambutan finish reminiscent of a fine natural process.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apollon's Gold","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":53544760770839,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5101\/2119\/files\/kianyangi.webp?v=1781662857"},{"product_id":"weekenders-coffee-karogoto-aa-kenya-washed-sl28-sl34-ruiru11-batian","title":"WEEKENDERS COFFEE - Karogoto AA | Kenya - Washed - SL28, SL34, Ruiru11, Batian","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWeekenders Coffee Roaster is located in Kyoto, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Weekenders Coffee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WEEKENDERS COFFEE","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":53615902327063,"sku":null,"price":15.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5101\/2119\/files\/Content-Creator-Project_34_dc23381f-1bbe-40db-b987-d8cc56fff0ae.png?v=1783096411"},{"product_id":"tanat-ruera-estate-pb-washed-031-omni-kenya-washed-batian-k7-ruiru11-sl28","title":"TANAT - Ruera Estate [PB Washed #031] {Omni} | Kenya - Washed - Batian, K7, Ruiru11, SL28","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTANAT Coffee is located in\u003cspan\u003e Paris, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom TANAT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" id=\"tw-target-text\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\" class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSCORE 87\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis magnificent Kenyan coffee is produced by the Ruera Estate, located in Kiambu County, about fifteen kilometers from the town of Ruiru.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eSpanning nearly 200 hectares of hills with rich red volcanic soils rising to 1500 meters above sea level, the farm employs 1000 people dedicated to the harvesting and meticulous processing of cherries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis beautiful blend of Batian, K7, Ruiru 11 and SL28 varieties benefits from a washed process which perfectly enhances its bright aromatic profile, offering lively and fruity notes of currant, rhubarb and citrus on the palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TANAT COFFEE","offers":[{"title":"200g Omni","offer_id":53653155348759,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5101\/2119\/files\/PAQUETWEB-Kenya-Ruera-Estate-PB-Washed-031.webp?v=1783619844"},{"product_id":"mel-kariaini-aa-filter-kenya-washed-sl34-sl28-batian-ruiru11","title":"MEL - Kariaini AA {Filter} | Kenya - Washed - SL34, SL28, Batian, Ruiru11","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMel Coffee Roasters is located in\u003cspan\u003e Osaka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom MEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kariaini Factory, currently part of the Muirua Agricultural Cooperative, is a coffee refinery established in Kirinyaga in 1954. Local growers planted coffee seeds in 1952 and harvested their first crop in 1954. That same year, the Kariaini Factory was established as part of the Muirua Agricultural Cooperative. This region, located at an altitude of 1,600 meters, is characterized by red volcanic ash soil. With temperatures ranging from 13 to 26 degrees Celsius and an annual rainfall of 1,100 mm, it is ideal for coffee production. The factory uses water from the Rundu River for the washing process. Cherries harvested by surrounding farmers are brought to the factory the same day. Within 24 hours of harvest, the cherries are peeled using a disc pulper. They are then fermented and washed for 18 to 48 hours, then sun-dried on African beds for 5 to 30 days, depending on the weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mel Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"100g Filter","offer_id":53653650276631,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5101\/2119\/files\/Content-Creator-Project_53.png?v=1783866657"},{"product_id":"ilse-coffee-sugusto-ortega-colombia-washed-sl28","title":"ILSE COFFEE - Augusto Ortega | Colombia - Washed - SL28","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eilse Coffee Roasters is located in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth Canaan, United State\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom ilse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-template__description rte pt2 mb2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-template__description rte pt2 mb2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-template__description rte pt2 mb2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-template__description rte pt2 mb2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecommand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAugusto Ortega runs Finca Asturias in San Agustín, where he grows a range of varieties between 1640-1670 MASL. This lot is a separation of SL-28 harvested from September 1-6, 2025. The SL-28 coming out of San Agustin has been consistently remarkable, and Augusto's is one of the best expressions we've tasted so far. In the cup we're finding limeade, tropical red fruits, and navel orange, all carried by a mouthwatering, lingering acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAugusto first planted SL-28 in 2019, and this is the first harvest large enough to be its own separate lot. One of the earliest coffee producers in the region, he established the farm in 1985 and spent years selling coffee in cherry before transitioning into specialty production in 2000. After struggling to access better pricing and support structures, Augusto became one of Monkaaba's founding members in 2021 - helping create a new path forward for both his farm and his community. We are so happy to see our friends at Monkaaba flourish and expand their farms to be able to present new expressions from the producers we already love.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCherries are picked every 21 days at peak ripeness and floated to remove further defects. The cherries are then placed on raised beds to drain for 14 hours. The cherries are then depulped and dry fermented for 36 hours in oak tanks. The seeds are rinsed four times and left to drain for 10 hours. Once drained the seeds are dried on raised beds in shade for 20 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ILSE COFFEE","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":53655487283479,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5101\/2119\/files\/IMG-4666.png?v=1783705984"},{"product_id":"ilse-coffee-gititu-aa-kenya-washed-sl34-sl28-ruiru11-batian","title":"ILSE COFFEE - Gititu AA | Kenya - Washed - SL34, SL28, Ruiru11, Batian","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eilse Coffee Roasters is located in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth Canaan, United State\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom ilse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-template__description rte pt2 mb2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-template__description rte pt2 mb2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGititu is a washing station located in Kiambu, roughly 30 miles from Nairobi. Here farmers growing coffee from 1300-1700 MASI deliver their cherries to be processed at this community station. This is a blend of the common Kenya varieties, SL-28, SL-34, Ruiru 11 and Batian harvested from October - December 2025. The cup is bright and sweet with notes of Hibiscus, Lingonberry jam, Orange, and Amber Honey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Gititu station is part of the Gititu Farmers Co-operative Society which operates seven washing stations, making it one of the biggest cooperatives in the country. This coffee comes from smallholder farmers cultivating tiny plots - most between 1-2 hectares. Coffee remains the primary source of income here, supporting education, infrastructure, and everyday livelihoods alongside dairy and subsistence farming. In recent years, stronger coffee prices have begun encouraging younger generations to remain connected to farming traditions, bringing renewed optimism to the region's future\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCherries are picked at peak ripeness and floated to remove defects. The ripe cherries are then depulped, density sorted, and left to ferment underwater for 12-24 hours. Following fermentation the seeds are thoroughly rinsed, soaked and rinsed again to remove all mucilage. They are then moved to drying beds where they dry for 13-15 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ILSE COFFEE","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":53655519723799,"sku":null,"price":36.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5101\/2119\/files\/IMG-4665.png?v=1783705884"}],"url":"https:\/\/cool-beans.ca\/collections\/sl28.oembed","provider":"coolbeans","version":"1.0","type":"link"}