Kenya Gathaithi AB

This coffee yields lots of tropical fruits like papaya, guava and passion fruit, finishing with a bright, crisp acidity. We love how syrupy this cup is, reminding us of grape hard candy and tropical fruit juice.

Coffee Details

This exceptional Kenyan coffee was grown at elevations exceeding 1,700m in Nyeri County. It was processed by the Gathaithi Farmers Co-op which represents around 1,250 smallholder farmers.

This big, fruity Kenyan checks all the boxes: sweet, syrupy and juicy. It's a truly exceptional cup with lots of tropical fruits like papaya, guava and passion fruit, finishing with a crisp acidity. We love how syrupy this cup is, reminding us of grape hard candy and tropical fruit juice.

Brew Recipes 

Recommended Method: Fellow Stagg Dripper

20g coffee ground as fine as sea salt, 300g water.

Coffee > 1:15 Coffee to Water Ratio

Sourced from the Gathaithi Farmers Co-op in Kenya · Nyeri County, the Kenya Gathaithi AB represents the distinct profile often associated with this renowned region. Grown at 1700 masl, this lot is presented by Case Coffee Roasters and highlights a vibrant, fruit-forward character. The roaster identifies specific notes of papaya, guava, passion fruit, grape hard candy, and tropical fruit juice.

Coffees from Nyeri are frequently celebrated for their intense acidity and complex, layered sweetness. When evaluating such a profile, tasters often look for the bright, juicy characteristics that define high-quality Kenyan lots. To better understand how these specific fruit-forward descriptors fit into a broader sensory vocabulary, you can consult the flavor wheel. This coffee serves as a compelling example of the meticulous processing and agricultural standards maintained by the Gathaithi Farmers Co-op, offering a cup that is as expressive as it is balanced.