Kanjathi Peaberry

• Cultivar: SL 28, SL34, Ruiru11 and Batian
• Flavor Notes: Blackberry, Vanilla, Raspberry, Bright
• Producer: Kangiri Farmers Co-operative Society
• Farm: Kanjathi factory
• Country: Kenya
• Region: Murang’a County
• Process: Washed
• Pack: 250g or 1000g

Origin

Kanjathi Factory was established in the 1960s and is one of five washing stations that are operated by the Kangiri Farmers’ Cooperative Society (FCS), with 1,332 of the 1,338 registered farmers are active members. It is located in Kigumo Sub County in Murang’a County, on the slopes of the Aberdare Ranges.

Murang’a lies around 120 km northwest of Nairobi and benefits from the cool weather and fertile soils of Kenya’s central highlands. Nestled between the eastern base of the Aberdare Range and the southwestern slopes of Mt. Kenya, the region offers ideal conditions for coffee cultivation. Fertile volcanic soil, seasonal rainfall and high altitudes allow cherries to mature slowly, developing rich flavors and potentially large bean sizes.

Kangiri FCS was formed and registered in 2005 following the merger of five single-factory societies that were formerly part of the larger Irati Farmers’ Cooperative, which split in 1997. These factories – New Irati, Kanguya, Kanjathi, Kangurumai and Gatumbi – now serve a total membership of 4,907, with 3,756 active members.

Peaberries

Kenya Peaberry is a premium coffee defined by a natural mutation where a coffee cherry develops a single, round seed instead of the usual two flat-sided beans . Representing only 5-10% of a harvest, these rare beans are painstakingly hand-sorted. They are famous for an intense, sweet, and bright citrus profile.