Kenya Gitare AB

Tucked away in the high hills of Kiambu County, the Gitare washing station has been producing exceptional coffee since 1954. Part of the Kimaratia Farmers' Cooperative Society. 

Gitare stands apart from most Kenyan washing stations in one striking way: it sits in the heart of a tea-growing zone, where cool temperatures and rich volcanic soils create a slow-ripening environment that concentrates flavor in every cherry. The station draws its water from the nearby River Theta, washing each lot in clean, fresh channels before drying it slowly on raised beds.

In the cup, we taste sweet peach, pomegranate, and orange zest, all carried by a fantastic body that leaves you wanting more.

Recommended Rest  | 1-2 weeks from roasting date

Origin | Kiambu, Kenya

Washing Station | Gitare

Process | Washed

Variety | Ruiru 11, SL28, Batian

Elevation | 1900 MASL

Roast Level | Med Light

Bag Size: 8 oz
Grind size: Whole Bean
$20.00
$20.00
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The Gitare Washing Station is part of the Kimaratia Farmers’ Cooperative Society in Kiambu County. Benefitting from high elevations, Kiambu enjoys rich volcanic loam soils and excellent growing conditions. The majority of co-operative members farm on plots smaller than a hectare, typically with fewer than 400 bushes per producer. Yields are modest, averaging around 200 kilograms of red cherry per farmer but the emphasis is on producing high quality coffee. Many farmers also grow avocados and macadamias, which provide shade and additional household income.
Gitare’s farmers rely primarily on traditional varieties, with around 80% of the crop made up of the celebrated SL34 and SL28 strains. These are complemented by newer disease-resistant cultivars such as Ruiru 11 and Batian. The main harvest takes place from October to December, with a smaller fly crop in May and July. Processing at the wet mill is carried out with precision; ripe red cherries are carefully sorted, pulped, and fermented for 16 to 20 hours in tanks depending on the temperature
A close-up of red coffee cherries piled in a dark container with a woven basket.
A close-up of red coffee cherries piled in a dark container with a woven basket.
A close-up of red coffee cherries piled in a dark container with a woven basket.
A close-up of red coffee cherries piled in a dark container with a woven basket.
Kenya Gitare AB

Kenya Gitare AB

$20.00
$20.00