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Producer

Kimaratia (FCS)

KEKiambu
Coffees in catalog
2
Currently in stock
2
Roasters carrying
2
Avg Cherry's Index
72.6

Kimaratia (FCS)’s lots are carried by 2 different roasters. The same coffee, interpreted by 2 different roasting curves; a comparison nobody else can show you.

Producer overview

The Kimaratia Farmers Cooperative Society (FCS) operates within the Kiambu region of Kenya. Their coffee production is situated at an altitude band ranging from 1800 to 1898 meters above sea level.

The cooperative cultivates a variety of coffee cultivars. Their production includes SL28, Ruiru 11, Batian, and SL34.

The processing portfolio for Kimaratia is focused on the washed method. Both lots currently represented in the index utilize this traditional processing technique.

The catalog footprint for Kimaratia includes two distinct roasters. Recent catalog entries include the Kenya Gachika lot from Onibus Coffee, which features a blend of SL28, Batian, and Ruiru 11, and the Kenya Gichuka AA Filter lot from Java Roasters, composed of SL34, SL28, and Ruiru 11.

The work of Kimaratia is characterized by a consistent focus on washed processing across multiple varietals.

  • Kiambu cooperative
  • washed process focus
  • SL28 and Ruiru 11 cultivation

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

Producer profile

Varietals

  • sl282 lots
  • ruiru112 lots
  • batian1 lot
  • sl341 lot

Processes

  • Washed2

Altitude

18001898m

Kenya / Gachika
82

Expect Pink Grapefruit, Cassis, and Sweet Finish from this washed.

Kiambu, KE / Washed

MediumGrapefruitBlackcurrantOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.13/oz

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