Kenya Kabumbu — Filter
Sweet Cocoa, Raspberry Jam, and Nectarine on a washed build.
Kirinyaga, KE · Washed
Producer
Producer overview
Joseph Mugo Karaba produces coffee in the Kirinyaga region of Kenya. The farm operates within an altitude band of 1500 to 1750 meters above sea level.
The varietal landscape at the farm is dominated by SL28 and SL34, which appear in all four cataloged lots. Batian is also a significant component, appearing in three of the lots, while other unspecified varieties are present in one instance.
The producer focuses exclusively on the washed process. All four lots currently documented in the index utilize this traditional treatment method.
The catalog footprint for Joseph Mugo Karaba consists of four total lots, all of which are carried by Rumble Coffee Roasters. Recent catalog examples include the Kenya Kabumbu Espresso and three distinct Filter offerings, all processed as washed and featuring varying combinations of SL28, SL34, and Batian.
The work of Joseph Mugo Karaba is characterized by a consistent focus on traditional Kenyan varietals and the washed processing method.
Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.
Producer profile
Varietals
Processes
Altitude
1500–1750m
Harvests
Sweet Cocoa, Raspberry Jam, and Nectarine on a washed build.
Kirinyaga, KE · Washed
Expect Nectarine, Apple, and Cranberry from this washed.
Kirinyaga, KE · Washed
Related producers
Same country, shared varietals; other farmers whose lots Cherrybook has catalogued.