Gondo - Peaberry

MEET THE PRODUCERS | Along the slopes of the Aberdare Mountain range, more than 700 farmers grow their coffee in rich, volcanic soil, on tiny plots of land. These farmers are all members of the New Kiriti Farmers’ Cooperative Society in Murang’a County, Kenya, and they hand-deliver their beans to a nearby washing station called Gondo Factory. The coffee gurus at Gondo Factory are known for their meticulous approach to processing, as well as their commitment to environmental stewardship, using (and reusing!) clean water from nearby Kananhu stream to rinse washed lots such as this one.

TRUST THE PROCESS | After being handpicked at peak ripeness, the coffee cherries are immediately brought to the washing station by individual farmers and compiled to form larger, blended lots. They are then fermented in cement tanks for 16–18 hours before being thoroughly rinsed with the local water source. Finally, the beans are spread out to sun-dry on raised beds for about two weeks, or until optimal moisture content is achieved.

TAKE A SIP | Composed of four classically Kenyan varieties, this lot showcases everything we love about African grown coffees in general: it’s vibrant and complex, citric and floral, and heavy on the stone fruit. Unlike many traditional Kenyan cups, this coffee isn’t savory or tomato-y, and the cup bursts with vibrant fruit quality like fresh blackberries. It’s also astonishingly sweet, reminding us of raw sugar. 

Origin | Murang’a, Kenya

Washing Station | Gondo Factory

Farm | New Kiriti Farmers’ Cooperative Society (727 smallholders)

Process | Washed

Variety | SL28, K7, Ruiru 11, Batian

Elevation | 1900 MASL

Sourced from the Murang’a region of Kenya, the Gondo - Peaberry is a washed coffee produced by the New Kiriti Farmers’ Cooperative Society. This specific lot is roasted by Black & White Coffee Roasters and features a profile defined by citric acidity, floral aromatics, stone fruit, fresh blackberries, and raw sugar. Because this coffee is processed using the washed method, it highlights the inherent clarity and brightness often associated with high-elevation Kenyan harvests.

Peaberry beans, which occur when only one seed develops inside the coffee cherry rather than the usual two, are frequently sought after for their unique density and concentrated flavor profiles. When evaluating the nuances of this cup, drinkers may find it helpful to reference the flavor wheel to better identify the interplay between its fruit-forward notes and sugar-like sweetness. For those interested in the broader terroir of the region, further details on the Kenya · Murang’a landscape provide essential context for understanding these distinct characteristics.