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Producer

Gerald Njagi

KEKirinyaga
Coffees in catalog
7
Currently in stock
2
Roasters carrying
3
Avg Cherrybook Index
62.3

Gerald Njagi’s lots are carried by 3 different roasters. The same coffee, interpreted by 3 different roasting curves; a comparison nobody else can show you.

Producer overview

Gerald Njagi cultivates coffee in the Kirinyaga region of Kenya at an altitude of 1950 meters. This high-altitude environment supports the production of regional lots represented in contemporary roaster offerings. The varietal landscape in this catalog is dominated by traditional Kenyan cultivars. Specifically, the catalog records entries for SL28 and SL34 varieties. Processing methods for these lots focus entirely on the washed technique. Every coffee cataloged from this producer utilizes this approach, emphasizing clean profile expressions typical of the region. The catalog footprint includes seven total coffees associated with this producer, with two currently listed as in-stock. Three different roasters currently carry these lots, resulting in an average Cherrybook Index score of 63.4 across the offerings. Recent catalog entries feature multiple iterations of the Kambarare lot. Examples include offerings roasted by Passenger Coffee, Sey Coffee, and Tandem Coffee Roasters, showcasing both standard separations and Peaberry (PB) selections. Overall, the catalog data illustrates a focused approach centered on traditional Kenyan varieties processed exclusively via washed methods at high altitude.

  • Kirinyaga high altitude
  • traditional Kenyan varieties
  • washed process focus
  • multiple roaster representation

Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.

Producer profile

Varietals

  • sl286 lots
  • sl343 lots

Processes

  • Washed7

Altitude

19501950m

Harvests

20252024

Across harvest years

Lineage

The same producer, year after year. Cherrybook captures the year on the bag when the roaster publishes it; use this to track how a farmer’s profile evolves season to season.

2025 harvest

2 lots

Kenya Kambarare

Blackcurrant, Brown Sugar, and Orange on a washed lot.

Kirinyaga, KE · Washed

Black CurrantBrown SugarOrange
Transparency donor
54CBI · sparse
$3.12/oz
No longer available

2024 harvest

2 lots

Gerald Njagi / Kambarare

Washed lot with Pomegranate, Black Currant, and Hibiscus in the cup.

Kirinyaga, KE · Washed

PomegranateBlack CurrantHibiscus
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI · sparse
$2.89/oz
Out of stock

Kambarare - Kenya

Expect Mango Nectar, Tart Cherry, and Tangerine from this washed lot.

Kirinyaga, KE · Washed

MediumMangoCherryTangerine+1
Well-reviewed roaster
73CBI · sparse
$2.62/oz

Kenya Kambarare

Blackcurrant, Brown Sugar, and Orange on a washed lot.

Kirinyaga, KE · Washed

Black CurrantBrown SugarOrange
Transparency donor
54CBI · sparse
$3.12/oz
No longer available
Archived (5)

Gerald Njagi / Kambarare

Washed lot with Pomegranate, Black Currant, and Hibiscus in the cup.

Kirinyaga, KE · Washed

PomegranateBlack CurrantHibiscus
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI · sparse
$2.89/oz
Out of stock

Kenya Kambarare

Expect Currant Jam, Apricot, and Coconut from this washed lot.

Kenya · Washed

CurrantPeachCoconut+2
Transparency donor
54CBI · sparse
$2.72/oz
Out of stock

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