Kenya - AA Gikanda Ndaroini - Washed Coffee

Origin: Kenya

Region: Ndaroini

Varietals: SL 28, SL 34, Batian, Ruiru 11

Tastes Like: Plum, Blackcurrant & Caramel

The Ndaroini factory is located in the heart of Nyeri County, near the town of Karatina. The factory used to be affiliated to the Gikanda FCS, however, they recently started processing and operating independently.

The factory sits at 1600-1800 masl, with approximately 3200 active farmer members who deliver cherry to this station.

The farmers grow SL 28, SL 34, Batian, Ruiru 11 varieties on clay loam soil. Flowering occurs during February - April and coffee is harvested October – December. The average annual rainfall is 1400mm, and the average temperature is 20.5 °C.

Upon arrival at the factory, farmers sort the cherries, removing any under ripe or overripe ones. The sorted cherries are pulped the same day and then moved to fermentation tanks, where the parchment stays for 12-18 hours. After fermentation, the parchment is washed and separated by density. Following grading, the parchment is dried on raised beds for 10-14 days.

The washing station utilises an eco-pulper, which is more efficient and uses significantly less water for processing. After pulping, farmers take the cherry skins back to their farms to convert them into fertiliser.

Nordic Approach is an importer focusing solely on sourcing traceable quality green coffees with distinct flavour profiles. We work and buy from progressive producers, cooperatives and suppliers in East Africa, Colombia, Brazil and Central America. We work extensively on the ground in origin to contribute to product development and to identify, select, and import coffees from the origins and regions we believe have the best potential. We will always:

• Selectively source our coffees based on flavours, cup profile and quality.

• Pay good premiums as we believe it’s the only way to sustainable farming and production.

• Guarantee lot separation, full traceability, proper dry-milling, bagging, and sorting.

• Provide efficient logistics from origin to our warehouse and/or to the roasters.

• Stand behind our products and guarantee there is no quality drop prior to arrival.