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Muthuthiini AA - Kenya
€17.80
Muthuthiini AA Kenya. SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11, Batian. Washed.
Every bean has a story
This coffee comes from Karatina Town, Nyeri County. Nyeri County is renowned for its significant contribution to Kenya's coffee production, standing out among other coffee-producing regions. This picturesque area lies nestled between the majestic Mount Kenya and the Aberdare ranges, located just to the east of the Great Rift Valley.
The climatic conditions and natural features of Nyeri create an ideal environment for coffee cultivation. The region boasts rich, red volcanic soils, a bountiful supply of rainfall, and gentle yet warm temperatures, all of which are essential elements for producing high-quality coffee.
When harvest time approaches, the coffee producers in Nyeri County embrace an organic approach, handpicking only the ripe cherries. In case you don't know, Kenya experiences two distinct coffee crops each year. The early, or fly crop, is harvested between June and August. The main or late crop is collected from October to March, predominantly from farms situated at higher altitudes.
Once the cherry-picking process is complete, they bag the freshly harvested cherries and transport them to the Muthuthiini Factory wet mill. There, the cherries undergo depulping to remove their outer fruit layer. Then, they transfer the remaining parchment to tanks filled with water sourced from the nearby Ragati River. This river water, vital for the fermentation process, aids in breaking down the exterior mucilage of the cherries.
At the mill, a strong commitment to conservation is evident, particularly concerning water usage. The mill collaborates with smallholder coffee producers who contribute their yield from small plots of 1ha or less.
Following the fermentation process, the team spreads out the coffee on raised beds for it to dry under the sun. Once the drying phase is complete, the coffee is hulled by the environmentally conscious Highlands Coffee Company. Subsequently, they carefully bag the coffee and prepare it for export.
Essentially, Kenya mainly produces fully washed coffees, and many consider the country as the world’s number one quality producer. A great Kenyan coffee can compete with any of the expensive and sought-after coffees in the specialty market. The combination of terroir, varieties and post-harvest processing makes Kenyan coffees truly exceptional!
You can also enjoy our other coffee from Nyeri, Thiriku! Check it out here
Every bean has a story
NYERI COUNTY
This coffee comes from Karatina Town, Nyeri County. Nyeri County is renowned for its significant contribution to Kenya's coffee production, standing out among other coffee-producing regions. This picturesque area lies nestled between the majestic Mount Kenya and the Aberdare ranges, located just to the east of the Great Rift Valley.
The climatic conditions and natural features of Nyeri create an ideal environment for coffee cultivation. The region boasts rich, red volcanic soils, a bountiful supply of rainfall, and gentle yet warm temperatures, all of which are essential elements for producing high-quality coffee.
When harvest time approaches, the coffee producers in Nyeri County embrace an organic approach, handpicking only the ripe cherries. In case you don't know, Kenya experiences two distinct coffee crops each year. The early, or fly crop, is harvested between June and August. The main or late crop is collected from October to March, predominantly from farms situated at higher altitudes.
PROCESSING
Once the cherry-picking process is complete, they bag the freshly harvested cherries and transport them to the Muthuthiini Factory wet mill. There, the cherries undergo depulping to remove their outer fruit layer. Then, they transfer the remaining parchment to tanks filled with water sourced from the nearby Ragati River. This river water, vital for the fermentation process, aids in breaking down the exterior mucilage of the cherries.
At the mill, a strong commitment to conservation is evident, particularly concerning water usage. The mill collaborates with smallholder coffee producers who contribute their yield from small plots of 1ha or less.
Following the fermentation process, the team spreads out the coffee on raised beds for it to dry under the sun. Once the drying phase is complete, the coffee is hulled by the environmentally conscious Highlands Coffee Company. Subsequently, they carefully bag the coffee and prepare it for export.
Essentially, Kenya mainly produces fully washed coffees, and many consider the country as the world’s number one quality producer. A great Kenyan coffee can compete with any of the expensive and sought-after coffees in the specialty market. The combination of terroir, varieties and post-harvest processing makes Kenyan coffees truly exceptional!
You can also enjoy our other coffee from Nyeri, Thiriku! Check it out here
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Tasting notes
Imagine a fig and blackcurrant tart!
A cup that balances floral lift, dark fruit sweetness, and tea-like clarity. Opens with notes of magnolia and orange blossom, the layered sweetness of blackcurrant, fig, and redcurrant intertwined with the rich depth of black honey and molasses. Silky and juicy, it carries a grapefruit-like citric acidity that is bright but balanced, finishing with the clean, comforting impression of black tea and citrus zest.
Recipe for filter
Grounded coffee: 15g
Water: 250ml
Total Brew Time: 2:00 - 2:30
Temperature: 92-93 Celsius
Aged Best Use: Between 5-20 days
Imagine a fig and blackcurrant tart!
A cup that balances floral lift, dark fruit sweetness, and tea-like clarity. Opens with notes of magnolia and orange blossom, the layered sweetness of blackcurrant, fig, and redcurrant intertwined with the rich depth of black honey and molasses. Silky and juicy, it carries a grapefruit-like citric acidity that is bright but balanced, finishing with the clean, comforting impression of black tea and citrus zest.
Recipe for filter
Grounded coffee: 15g
Water: 250ml
Total Brew Time: 2:00 - 2:30
Temperature: 92-93 Celsius
Aged Best Use: Between 5-20 days
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Beans:
Whole Beans 250g
- Whole Beans 250g
- Ground for Espresso 250g
- Ground for Filter - Hand Brew 250g
- Ground for Filter - Cafetiere 250g
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