The Kavutiri Coffee Factory is a long established Washed coffee producer located in Embu County on the foothills of Mount Kenya, operating under the Murue Farmers’ Cooperative Society. Founded in the 1960s, the factory supports approximately 900 to 1,000 smallholder farmers from surrounding communities including Kianjokama, Runyenjes, and Manyatta. These farmers typically cultivate small plots at elevations of 1,600 to 1,800 metres above sea level, where fertile volcanic soils, reliable rainfall, and mild temperatures create favourable conditions for high quality Arabica coffee production.

Coffee delivered to Kavutiri is predominantly made up of the SL28 and SL34 varieties, alongside smaller plantings of Batian and Ruiru 11. The cooperative provides agronomic support, seedlings, and training to its members, helping maintain consistency and quality across harvests. Cherries are processed using the traditional Kenyan washed method, with careful cherry sorting, pulping, controlled fermentation, washing through grading channels, and slow drying on raised beds before parchment is sent to a central dry mill. During dry milling, peaberries are separated and graded into the PB category, prized for their density and often more concentrated flavour expression. Coffees from Kavutiri are known for their clean, vibrant, and structured profiles, typically showing bright fruit character and high clarity, reflecting both the region’s conditions and the experience of the cooperative.