Gichathaini Factory

Gichathaini Factory is a coffee processing facility situated in the Nyeri region of Kenya. Coffees delivered to this factory are grown at high altitudes ranging from 1700 to 2000 meters above sea level.

The varietal landscape at Gichathaini Factory features traditional Kenyan cultivars alongside newer releases. Dominant varieties in the catalog include SL28 and SL34, with additional representations of K7, Ruiru 11, and the hybrid variety H1.

The process portfolio is anchored by traditional washed preparations, which make up the majority of the offerings. Additionally, the factory has produced experimental natural lots, showcasing processing versatility alongside their standard washed profiles.

In the current catalog data, Gichathaini Factory coffees are featured across 5 different roasters. A total of 5 individual lots are indexed, with 2 currently reported as in-stock, spanning harvest and roasting representations from roasters such as Reuben Hills, Ironclad Coffee Roasters, Black and White Coffee Roasters, Revolver Coffee, and Blueprint Coffee.

Recent catalog entries include a washed AB lot featuring Ruiru 11, SL28, SL34, and H1 roasted by Reuben Hills, a washed AA lot comprising SL28 and SL34 from Ironclad Coffee Roasters, and an experimental natural lot combining SL34, SL28, K7, and Ruiru 11 roasted by Black and White Coffee Roasters. Other notable entries include a filter-profile washed lot via Revolver Coffee and a washed offering from Blueprint Coffee.

Gichathaini Factory maintains a distinct presence in the catalog through its combination of classic Nyeri varietals and a balance between traditional washed processing and occasional experimental lots.