Not ratedExpect Black Raspberry, Guava Candy, and Rhubarb from this washed.
Kiambu, KE · Washed
BlackberryGuavaRhubarb
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.50/oz
Producer
Dr. Brian Gakunga
KECentral Province, Kiambu, Kiambu County
- Coffees in catalog
- 6
- Currently in stock
- 5
- Roasters carrying
- 2
- Avg Cherry's Index
- 63.9
Dr. Brian Gakunga’s lots are carried by 2 different roasters. The same coffee, interpreted by 2 different roasting curves; a comparison nobody else can show you.
Producer overview
Dr. Brian Gakunga operates in the Central Province of Kenya, specifically within Kiambu County. The coffee production at his estate occurs at an altitude ranging between 1550 and 1650 meters above sea level.
The varietal landscape at the estate is dominated by SL28 and SL34, which appear in the majority of the cataloged lots. Ruiru 11 is also present in several entries, alongside other unspecified cultivars.
The processing portfolio for this producer is focused exclusively on the washed method. All six lots currently documented in the index utilize this traditional approach.
The catalog footprint for Dr. Brian Gakunga includes six total lots, with five currently in stock. These coffees are represented by two different roasters.
Recent catalog entries include the Kiriga AB and Kiriga Peaberry lots processed by Vivid Coffee, as well as the Kiriga AA lot offered by Has Bean Coffee. These lots highlight the consistent use of the washed process across various screen sizes and varietal combinations.
The work of Dr. Brian Gakunga is characterized by a consistent focus on the washed process and the cultivation of traditional Kenyan varietals.
- Kiambu County producer
- washed process focus
- SL28 and SL34 cultivation
- consistent screen size offerings
Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.
Producer profile
Varietals
- sl286 lots
- sl346 lots
- ruiru113 lots
- other1 lot
Processes
- Washed6
Altitude
1550–1650m
Vivid Coffee3 lots
Not rated
Not ratedWashed lot with Black Currant, Pomelo, and Brown Sugar in the cup.
Kiambu, KE · Washed
Black CurrantPomeloBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.20/oz
Not ratedWashed lot with Pink Currant, Maple Syrup, and Tart Cherry in the cup.
Kiambu, KE · Washed
CurrantMaple SyrupCherry
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.20/oz
Has Bean Coffee2 lots
67Washed lot with Cherry, Lime Sweets, and Candy Sweetness in the cup.
Central Province, KE · Washed
CherryLimeOverall Sweet+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.04/oz
67Blackcurrant, Green Apples, and Dark Chocolate on a washed build.
Central Province, KE · Washed
MediumBlackcurrantAppleDark Chocolate+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.20/oz
Archived (1)
Not ratedWashed lot with Black Raspberry, Guava Candy, and Rhubarb in the cup.
Kiambu County, KE · Washed
BlackberryGuavaRhubarb+5
Well-reviewed roaster
$6.49/oz
Out of stock
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