Gichathaini Factory

Gichathaini Factory is located in the Nyeri region of Kenya. The coffee produced here is grown at an altitude ranging between 1700 and 2000 meters above sea level.

The varietal landscape at the factory includes a mix of traditional and modern cultivars. The catalog lists SL34 and SL28 as the most frequently occurring varieties, followed by Ruiru 11 and Batian. K7 is also represented in the factory's output.

The processing portfolio at Gichathaini Factory is primarily focused on the traditional washed method. The catalog also includes an experimental natural process lot, indicating a range of post-harvest treatments.

The factory's catalog footprint includes five distinct lots across four different roasters. These lots represent a variety of screen sizes and processing techniques.

Recent catalog examples include the Gichathaini AA and AB lots from Reuben Hills, which utilize a washed process with a blend of Ruiru 11, SL28, SL34, and Batian. Other examples include the Gichathaini AA from Ironclad Coffee Roasters and the experimental natural lot from Black and White Coffee Roasters.

Gichathaini Factory is distinguished in the catalog by its consistent production of Kenyan varietals and its exploration of both traditional washed and experimental natural processing methods.