Kamwangi - Kenya
SPECIALTY COFFEE from KENYA Kamwangi
Recommended: Filter
Origin: Kenya
Variety: Batian, Ruiru11, SL28
Process: Washed
Producer: New Ngariama Farmers Cooperative Society
Tasting notes: Blackcurrant, butter biscuits, vanilla, orange
SPECIALTY COFFEE from KENYA Kamwangi
This fully washed AB coffee comes from the Kamwangi washing station, one of three factories run by the New Ngariama Farmers Cooperative Society (FCS) in Kirinyaga County, situated in the Central Highlands of Kenya.
The cooperative works with around 1,500 local farmers who grow the Ruiru 11, SL28 and Batian varieties at altitudes of up to 1,800m above sea level. Kamwangi has been consistently producing some of our favourite Kenyan coffees for a few seasons now, a testament to the diligence of its farmers and factory staff.
The Kamwangi coffee factory was the second factory established by the cooperative, with Kainamui being the original. With increasing volume pressure at Kamwangi camp, Kainamui, the cooperative established and began processing at its third factory, Kiamugumo.
Farmers hand-sort the coffee cherries to determine if they are green or overripe before they go into production. The coffee is pulped and left to ferment for 24-36h under shade, depending on the climate temperature.
After fermentation, the coffees are washed and sorted again by density in washing channels. They are then taken to drying tables where they will be dried in the sun on African drying beds for 12-20 days (depending on the climate conditions). The coffees are covered with plastic during midday and night to protect the beans from night humidity and rains.
Data sheet
- Country of Origin
- Kenia
- Roasted for
- Filter
- Tasting notes
Black Currant
Orange
Vanilla- Processing
- Lavado
- Variety
- Batian
Ruiru11
SL28