KENYA TEGU AB LOT 5991

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Tegu takes its name from the local word for low place, a reflection of its setting in the foothills between Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Range. Resting at around 1,700 meters above sea level, the region holds the conditions that shape its distinct character. Rich volcanic soil, cool mountain air, and high elevation slow the ripening of the cherries, allowing sweetness and acidity to deepen over time. It is this measured pace of development that gives Kenyan coffees their unmistakable brightness and vivid citrus expression.

Fully washed Kenyan coffee remains one of the purest expressions of clarity and structure, often celebrated by those who seek precision in the cup. Tegu carries this character with ease, opening with a deep cola like sweetness that runs through both aroma and flavour. The first sip awakens the senses with a fresh bay leaf fragrance before unfolding into an intense grape candy sweetness. At its centre sits a spice driven layer reminiscent of allspice, adding depth and tension. As the cup cools the profile softens and mulberry notes become more pronounced, revealing another side of its complexity. Tegu captures the edge of what makes fully washed Kenyan coffee so compelling, vivid in clarity yet endlessly engaging.

The Producer

In the highlands of Kenya where volcanic soil meets cool mountain air, Tegu Factory stands as one of Nyeri’s defining producers of clarity and vibrancy. Near Karatina, the station operates under the Tekangu Farmers’ Cooperative Society alongside Karogoto and Ngunguru. Since 1969 the cooperative has grown to support around 1,200 smallholder farmers, each tending small plots across the surrounding villages.

The farms carry both heritage and evolution. SL28 and SL34 remain deeply rooted in the region, valued for resilience and their ability to endure drier seasons. Alongside them are Batian and Ruiru 11, newer varieties introduced to improve resistance and shorten production cycles. Together they shape a landscape where tradition and progress move side by side, preserving the character that defines Kenyan coffee.

Tegu carries the depth and clarity that make fully washed Kenyan coffee so captivating while offering a softer expression of the style. On filter a deep cola like sweetness runs through the cup with fresh bay leaf fragrance and intense grape candy followed by a gentle allspice character. As it cools mulberry becomes more pronounced and brings a softer layer of sweetness. On espresso the profile turns fruitier with black cherry and ciku like sweetness before settling into a brown sugar finish. With milk the cup becomes creamy and nostalgic with soft malt and chocolate notes reminiscent of Milo. As it cools a gentle barley sweetness begins to surface. Tegu is a washed Kenya with an approachable character yet enough depth to keep the cup engaging.

• Cupping Score 85.00 pts

  Fragrance
  cashew, pandan, jintan manis, lemongrass, nutmeg, limau kasturi
  
  Aroma
  jasmine, maple syrup, vanilla, melon, paprika, caramel
  
  Flavour
  strawberry, rose syrup, lime, mint, sugus, butterfly pea, yuzu lemon, butter, grape, dates
  
  Aftertaste
  delicate, harmony
  
  Acid
  medium high | citric
  
  Body
  medium | juicy, silky
  
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• Roasting Schedule

  Roasting on every day from Monday to Thursday
  Cut-off order 3:00 p.m. a day before processing begins.

  Retail and Wholesale Delivery
  Retail order on the next working day

  Delivery will be made on the next processing working day once your order is roasted or ready.

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