KENIA KIRINYAGA

Karumandi Coffee Washing Station is located in Kirinyaga County, on the fertile slopes of Mount Kenya—one of the world’s most celebrated coffee-growing regions. The station belongs to Baragwi Cooperative Society, which has supported local producers for many years and brings together farmers from nearby communities.

Only hand-picked, fully ripe cherries are delivered to Karumandi. Once they arrive, the cherries are immediately pulped, then dry-fermented for 24 hours, thoroughly washed, and sorted by density. The final step is slow drying on raised African beds, where each batch is turned and monitored regularly until it reaches the optimal moisture level.

Processing each lot separately preserves the harvest’s distinctive character and brings out the classic, exceptionally elegant flavor profile for which the best Kenyan coffees are known.