Kenya - Kirinyaga

Processing: Washed
Variety: Batian, SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11
Altitude: 1500-2000 MASL
Notes: Green grapes, Toffee, Honey
Cupping Score: 88

Acidity:  ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬜
Sweetness:  ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬜
Body:         ⬛⬛⬜⬜⬜

#microlot
#shines in the filter

Source

This coffee comes from Mutitu Factory, founded in 1963, which has over 1,250 active members cultivating approximately 550 hectares of land in the area.
Each member grows approximately 200 coffee trees.

Kenyan microlots are traceable either to the processing station or individual farm level and are selected based on their SCA score. Since most farmers in Kenya own between 0.125 and 0.25 hectares of farmland, most deliver their harvested coffee to a local factory for sorting and processing. After harvesting, samples are taken and the best coffee cherries are selected to receive microlot status (in small quantities, up to 100 bags).

Processing

The washed process in Kenya includes a soaking stage that is unique to the country. First, the ripe coffee cherries are picked and depulped on the day of harvest, then fermented in open concrete tanks for 24–48 hours. They are then thoroughly washed using water channels and subsequently soaked underwater for 12–72 hours. Finally, the coffee is spread out on raised beds to dry in a controlled manner.