Kenya Igutha AA Washed
Kenya Igutha AA Washed
Kenya Igutha AA Washed
Kenya Igutha AA Washed

Kenya Igutha AA Washed

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Size 200g
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Black Currant, Grapefruit, Nectarine, Black Tea

Igutha Coffee Factory is a coffee producer that was established in 2005 under Rugi FCS. Currently, it has 600 members who deliver coffee cherries. The factory is located in Gikondi, Giathigu sub-location, Mukurweini District, Nyeri County, approximately 170 km north of Nairobi. The factory is situated between the majestic Mt. Kenya and the Aberdare ranges, which makes it an ideal location for coffee production.

The soil at Igutha Coffee Factory is rich in minerals and organic matter, which is essential for optimum coffee production. The soil has a red-volcanic colour that gives the coffee a unique taste. The factory receives an annual rainfall of 1,100mm and is located at an altitude of 1,600m above sea level. The temperatures are cool and range from 16-26°C.

A. We do our production roasting on every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (except public holidays), and roasted coffees are stored in the warehouse for a few days for the dispatch of orders. 

B. All the coffees are sent from the stock(warehouse) unless it requires a specific roasting date. Thus, the coffees you will receive will be between 2 and 7 days after the roasting. 

C. If a specific roasting date is requested, it might take a little longer (1-2 days) to get delivered.

D. All orders are dispatched on the next day (except public holidays). 

Returns are only accepted with prior approval from Normcore Coffee where a return authority number will be issued and must be with 14 days of invoice as this coffee is a fresh product. A 15% restocking fee applies and the item must be unused and the packaging in new condition.

Coffee Beans: should be undamaged, the bag should not be opened, should be stored as whole bean condition(ground bean is not accepted).

Equipment: should be undamaged, the package should not be opened.Normcore Coffee will also accept returns in accordance with New South Wales and Australian law. 

Delivery

We have free shipping for all purchases over $50. Any orders under $50 will be charged $9.5 for regular shipping by Australia Post. This usually takes 3-5 business days(NSW), and the other states might take longer than this, depending on the demands at the Australia Post.

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About This Coffee

The Igutha wet mill follows strict quality-driven methods in processing coffee. All coffee cherries are handpicked and delivered to the mill on the same day. The factory employees take great care in sorting the cherries, and any under-ripe or damaged ones are rejected by the "Cherry Clerk," who keeps meticulous records of the amount of coffee each producer delivers on any given day. This helps determine the payment due once the coffee is sold.

Any rejected coffee must be taken home and dried (often on a tarp in the yard) to be delivered only at the end of the season as low-quality "Mbuni" - natural process coffee that earns a very low price. Therefore, farmers are incentivised to pick and deliver only the ripest cherries they can.

After being weighed and logged, the cherries are pulped and introduced into one of the factory's fermentation tanks, where they will ferment for between 12 to 48 hours, depending on the ambient temperature. After this, the coffee is fully washed to remove all traces of mucilage and graded. The coffee is then either delivered to dry on the factory's raised drying beds or soaked under circulating water for up to 24 hours, depending on the availability of space on the factory's beds (during peak season, there is often a backlog). The coffee is slowly dried over 2 to 3 weeks, during which time it is turned regularly and covered during the hottest part of the day.

Coffee farming in Nyeri dates back to Kenya's colonial past, but many members of the Cooperative still rely on additional economic and agricultural activities for their livelihoods. Most farmers in the area also produce tea, maise, and legumes for sale at local markets and for their own consumption.

Farmers face several issues, such as low production due to pests and diseases and the relatively high cost of inputs compared to the income from coffee. Many need help to plant disease-resistant varieties and face being priced out of the market as their yields decrease. The Cooperative has taken steps to increase profits and improve its members' livelihoods by paying the producers some of the highest returns for their coffee.

Farm Information

  • Origin: Kenya
  • Region: Nyeri County
  • Farm/Coop/Mill: Igutha Coffee Factory
  • Producer: Rugi FCS
  • Variety: SL 28 & 34, Ruiru 11
  • Process: Washed
  • Altitude: 1,960masl

Quality Report: (88.5/100)

  • Roast Level: Light
  • Aroma(8/10): 
  • Sweetness(8/10): 
  • Flavour(8.5/10):
  • Aftertaste(8.5/10):
  • Acidity(8.5/10): 
  • Mouthfeel/Body(8.5/10): 
  • Balance & Overall(8.5/10):

Basic Brew Method

NORMCORE STYLE SUPER LIGHT ROASTING

We roast our single-origin coffees as lightly as possible. It's often lighter than the standard light-roast profile (Our development time ratio is 8-10%, while a typical light roast's ratio is around 13-16%).

Regardless of its origin, varietal or process, our approach is to maximise the flavour profile of the coffee by minimising flavours caused by roasting. Our single-origin coffees have a delightful silky texture and well-balanced taste, despite being lightly roasted.

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