Kenya - Kimatu AB
Pricing & Formats
| Format | Price | /cup | /250g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250g | £15.00 | £0.90 | £15.00 |
| 1kg Best | £46.00 | £0.69 | £11.50 |
About this Product
Origin - Kenya
Region - Njukiini ward, Kirinyaga
Process - Washed
Producer - Kimatu washing station and local smallholders / Rwana Farmers Cooperative Society
Altitude - 1700m
Variety - AB size SL-28, SL-34 & Ruiru 11
Tasting notes - Blackcurrant / peach / vanilla
Kimatu sits in Njukiini ward, in the eastern reaches of Kenya's Kirinyaga region, where a favourable microclimate encourages the slow development of dense, sweet cherry. The station operates under the Rwama Farmers Cooperative Society and draws cherry from about 800 smallholders who farm at approximately 1700m altitude.
At this elevation, and on the fertile volcanic soils that characterise Kirinyaga, coffee matures gradually and builds the concentration of sugars that underpins the region's reputation for cup quality.
The farmers delivering to Kimatu cultivate a mix of SL-28, SL-34 and Ruiru 11. The first two are prized for their layered complexity, bright fruit character and vivid acidity, while the latter is a newer, disease-resistant varietal bred for resilience and productivity.
