David Ngibuini runs Maguta Estate across Nyeri and Embu County, working alongside the Murware Farmers in the Muruguru area. Together, this growing community cares for around 18,000 coffee trees planted in red volcanic soils. The farmers share knowledge and support one another to maintain high standards across their farms.

Since 2018, David, Sasa Sestic and Project Origin have worked together to develop Maguta's approach to processing. Investment in fermentation tanks, shaded drying tables and measurement tools has given the team greater control and helped create more value for the farmers behind each harvest.

Lot 432 reflects the latest stage of this work. Cherries selected at more than 90% ripeness are sealed in tanks and flushed with nitrogen. Temperature, humidity and yeast activity are carefully managed during an extended fermentation before the whole cherries are slowly dried in thick layers for 25-30 days.