Karatu Factory

Karatu Factory is a coffee producer located in the Kiambu region of Kenya, operating at a high-altitude band ranging from 1850 to 1883 meters. This geographic setting contributes to the maturation conditions of the cherries processed at the facility. The varietal landscape represented in the catalog includes traditional and hybrid cultivars. Dominant varieties grown and processed at Karatu Factory comprise SL28, SL34, and Ruiru 11. The process portfolio for Karatu Factory centers entirely on the washed method. Both coffees currently recorded in the index utilize washed processing, reflecting a focused approach to traditional preparation methods in this region. The catalog footprint for Karatu Factory includes two total coffees, with one lot currently in-stock. Two different roasters carry their lots, yielding an average Cherrybook Index of 66.7 across their entries. Recent catalog examples feature the Kenya Karatu AB Espresso roasted by Five Elephant, prepared as a washed coffee using a blend of SL28, SL34, and Ruiru 11 varieties. Another recent listing is the Karatu SL28 Washed from Modcup Coffee, which utilizes the SL28 variety and a washed process. Overall, Karatu Factory maintains a targeted presence in the catalog through its focus on washed Kenyan varieties sourced from Kiambu.