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Quick Facts
All the facts about our Kenya AA Top Gicherori
| Region | Embu county |
|---|---|
| Producer | Gicherori Coop. |
| Variety | SL28 |
| Process | washed |
| Type | Washed Arabica |
| Category | Regional |
| Harvest | from December to March |
| Shipping | from April to June |
| Unit | GrainPro Sack à 60kg |
This AA fully washed top lot comes from the Gicherori Washing Station, established in 1994 by the Kibugu Farmers’ Co-operative Society. Nestled in Embu County, the co-op works closely with around 1,100 smallholder farmers who grow Ruiru 11, SL28, and Batian varieties at elevations reaching up to 1,800 meters above sea level.The area surrounding Gicherori is densely populated, so sustainability and minimizing environmental impact are central to their operations.Gicherori is driven by long-term goals: increasing coffee production, offering regular farmer training, expanding access to education, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. A dedicated demonstration plot on-site serves as a hands-on learning space and point of reference for farmers to apply new techniques to their own land.
Origin
Specialty coffee from Kenya
Varieties
Boubon, Ruiru, SL-28+SL-34, K7
Processing methods
washed
Altitude range
1500 – 2100 masl
Harvest
October - March
Total yearly production
730.000 60kg bags 2022/23
The first plants came from Ethiopia in the 19th century, but it was not until the beginning of the 20th century that french missionaries introduced the valuable Bourbon plants.
Main production areas: Mount Kenya, Kigumo, Nyeri District, Kirinyaga, Ruiru Region, Kiambu Region
Export bag size: 60kg
Total number of coffee farmers: about 500.000 small farmer – about 500+ co-operatives.
Regional
Kenya AA Top Gicherori
| Region | Embu county |
|---|---|
| Producer | Gicherori Coop. |
| Variety | SL28 |
| Process | washed |
| Type | Washed Arabica |
| Harvest | from December to March |
| Shipping | from April to June |
| Unit | GrainPro Sack à 60kg |
This AA fully washed top lot comes from the Gicherori Washing Station, established in 1994 by the Kibugu Farmers’ Co-operative Society. Nestled in Embu County, the co-op works closely with around 1,100 smallholder farmers who grow Ruiru 11, SL28, and Batian varieties at elevations reaching up to 1,800 meters above sea level.The area surrounding Gicherori is densely populated, so sustainability and minimizing environmental impact are central to their operations.Gicherori is driven by long-term goals: increasing coffee production, offering regular farmer training, expanding access to education, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. A dedicated demonstration plot on-site serves as a hands-on learning space and point of reference for farmers to apply new techniques to their own land.
