Rukira PB, Kenya, Washed
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Lime, green apple and toffee
COFFEE PROFILE
We are in love with this Washed Kenyan filter for its fuller body and overall sweetness. This mixed SL28 and SL34 lot has wonderful crisp green apple notes that lead to fresh lime notes and a sweet toffee-like finish.
| TASTES LIKE | Lime, green apple and toffee |
| ROAST | Filter |
Story
The Othaya Farmers Co-operative Society operates its own dry mill in Gatuyaini, where coffee processed at the region’s wet mills undergoes final preparation. The Rukira wet mill, established in 1979, is situated in Rukira village, between River Mumwe and River Thuti, both of which originate from the Aberdare Ranges. Coffees from Nyeri are renowned for their slow maturation, which produces exceptional, complex cup profiles. Known as the heart of Kenya, the region benefits from cool temperatures and rich, red volcanic soils high in phosphorus, which enhance the coffee’s vibrant, juicy acidity.
At the wet mills, SL28 and SL34 coffee cherries are washed, sorted, pulped, and then undergo a 48-hour fully submerged soak in concrete tanks to break down the mucilage. This meticulous process, combined with the high-phosphorus soils, encourages a sparkling, lively acidity. The result is a coffee that is bright, juicy, and dynamic—perfect for a post-holiday espresso that brings a fresh, energizing quality, ideal for the summer season.
| PRODUCER | Othaya Farmers Co-operative Society |
| REGION | Nyeri County |
| VARIETAL | SL28 and SL34 |
| PROCESS | Washed |
| ALTITUDE | 1800 masl |
Origin
Nyeri County, Kenya
The history of coffee in Kenya dates back to the late 1800s when European missionaries introduced the Bourbon variety of Arabica coffee from Brazil. The first coffee trees were planted in Bura, Taita Hills, followed by Kibwezi in 1900, and later in Kikuyu and Thika in 1904.
Nyeri, nestled between Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Ranges on the eastern flank of the Great Rift Valley, is a prime coffee-growing region. The Kikuyu, Kenya’s largest ethnic group, refer to Mount Kenya as the ‘Mountain of Whiteness,’ believing its snow-capped peaks to be the home and throne of the deity Ngai. Nyeri town serves as a commercial hub, surrounded by coffee and tea farms, which are the county’s most important cash crops. The Aberdare National Park also draws significant tourist traffic to the area.
Despite Nyeri’s ideal coffee-growing conditions, it is surprising to see both coffee volumes and quality decline in recent years—a trend that is affecting Kenya’s coffee industry as a whole.
