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Producer

Dr. Brian Gakunga

KECentral Province, Kiambu, Kiambu County +2
Coffees in catalog
7
Currently in stock
3
Roasters carrying
2
Avg Cherrybook Index
50.7

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 is a coffee producer operating in Kenya, with sourcing rooted across Central Province, Kiambu County, Kirinyaga, and Murang'a. Cultivation occurs within an altitude range of 1550 to 1650 meters. The varietal portfolio is dominated by traditional and disease resistant cultivars. The catalog records frequent occurrences of SL28 and SL34, alongside Ruiru 11. Processing methods in the catalog are centered on the washed technique. All recorded lots utilize this preparation style. The catalog footprint includes seven total coffees, with four currently in stock. Two roasters carry these offerings, and the average Cherrybook Index across the lots is 50.7. Recent catalog entries feature multiple grades from the Kiriga farm or washing station. Examples include Kiriga AA, Kiriga AB, and Kiriga Peaberry, which have been featured by roasters such as Vivid Coffee and Has Bean Coffee. Process and varietal combinations across these listings consistently reflect washed preparation of SL28, SL34, and Ruiru 11. Dr. Brian Gakunga's presence in the catalog is defined by a focused selection of washed Kenyan coffees centered on classic regional varietals.

  • Kenyan producer
  • washed process focus
  • SL28 and SL34 varietals
  • Central Province coffee

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Producer profile

Varietals

  • sl286 lots
  • sl346 lots
  • ruiru114 lots

Processes

  • Washed6

Altitude

15501650m

Kiriga AB

Washed lot with Pink Currant, Maple Syrup, and Tart Cherry in the cup.

Kiambu, KE · Washed

CurrantMaple SyrupCherry
48CBI · sparse
$2.20/oz

Kenya Kiriga AA

Expect Black Raspberry, Guava Candy, and Rhubarb from this washed lot.

Kiambu, KE · Washed

BlackberryGuava
48CBI · sparse
$2.50/oz
Archived (4)

Kiriga Peaberry — Kenya

Washed lot with Black Currant, Pomelo, and Brown Sugar in the cup.

Kiambu, KE · Washed

Black CurrantGrapefruitBrown Sugar
53CBI · sparse
$2.20/oz
Out of stock

Kenya: Kiriga, AA

Blackcurrant, Green Apples, and Dark Chocolate on a washed lot.

Central Province, KE · Washed

MediumBlackcurrantAppleDark Chocolate+1
53CBI · sparse
US$2.20/oz
Out of stock

Kenya: Kiriga, AB

Washed lot with Cherry And Lime Sweets, Candy Sweetness, and Blackcurrant in the cup.

Murang'a, KE · Washed

MediumCherryLimeBlackcurrant+1
48CBI · sparse
US$2.84/oz
Out of stock

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