{"product_id":"mugaga-kingu-washed-kenya","title":"MUGAGA KINGU | Washed Kenya","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003cspan\u003eKiamabara, Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Kenya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:  1,600 masl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety: \u003cspan\u003eSL28, SL34, RUIRU11 - Peaberry \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess: Washed \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMugaga Farmers’ Cooperative Society\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Profile: \u003cspan\u003eOrange Zest, Lemon, Peach Iced Tea, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eMolasses.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAnother beautifully structured Kenyan coffee that immediately stood out on our sample cupping table. With our previous Kenyan lots selling out so quickly, we knew we had to bring in another—one that delivers the vibrant character we love. Expect a layered, fruit-forward cup with refreshing acidity, juicy sweetness, and a clean, elegant finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn the cup we’re tasting \u003cspan\u003eorange, lemon citrus, and peach, \u003c\/span\u003ereminding us of a peach iced tea on a hot summers day, all wrapped up in a rich molasses like sweetness. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTHE PROCESS \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoffee cherries delivered to Kiambara are hand-picked and processed on the same day. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn arrival, cherries are carefully hand-sorted to remove underripe or damaged fruit, then pulped using a disc pulper to remove the skin and fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coffee is typically dry fermented overnight to break down the remaining mucilage, then washed in clean water. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring washing, the parchment is graded by density in channels, helping separate higher-density coffee from lighter lots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e After washing, the coffee is soaked for a further period before being transferred to drying beds to drain and then moved onto raised tables for sun-drying. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrying usually takes between one and two weeks, depending on weather conditions and volumes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring this time, the parchment is turned regularly and carefully monitored. Once the coffee reaches the desired moisture level, it is rested in parchment before milling and export.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTHE PRODUCER\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished in 1995, Kiambara is one of the wet mills operated by Mugaga Farmers’ Cooperative Society (FCS), alongside its sister station, Gatina. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is located in Nyeri County, near the Kingu River and close to Mt. Kenya National Park. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe factory serves a network of smallholder farmers who grow coffee at high elevations in the fertile volcanic soils typical of the region. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe farms supplying Kiambara are generally small, often around a quarter of a hectare, and are commonly intercropped with food and cash crops such as bananas, maize, macadamia, and beans. This diversified approach helps support both household livelihoods and soil health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Caretta Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"200g Roasted for Filter","offer_id":58210326348040,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g Roasted for Espresso","offer_id":58210340471048,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/7550\/1832\/files\/GRANJAPARAISO92WILTONBENITEZCAUCA_COLOMBIAWASHEDADVANCEDPROCESSCASTILLOGUMMYBEARSGUAVAMILKCHOCOLATE.jpg?v=1783808079","url":"https:\/\/carettacoffee.com\/products\/mugaga-kingu-washed-kenya","provider":"Caretta Coffee Roasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}