Kenya Gathaithi AA Washed Filter - Single Origin

Kenya Gathaithi AA Washed Filter - Single Origin.

Gathaithi Coffee Factory is part of the Gathaithi Farmers’ Cooperative Society in Nyeri County. Established in 1967, the factory is supported by 1656 active members with smallholder farmers cultivating coffee on typical half-acre plots.

Gathaithi sits between Mount Kenya and the Aberdare ranges. Rich red volcanic soils, cool temperatures and 1100mm of annual rainfall create strong growing conditions for coffee. Cherries are selectively handpicked at peak ripeness and delivered to the wet mill the same day. After sorting, the coffee is pulped, fermented overnight, washed, soaked, and dried on raised beds for 7 to 15 days, with regular turning and hand sorting throughout the process.

This lot reflects the clarity and structure associated with Nyeri; clean, vibrant, and shaped by careful processing and smallholder expertise.

PROCESS: W

REGION: P

ELEVATION: 1

VARIETAL: T

CUP: L

ROAST: F

This Kenya Gathaithi AA is a washed filter coffee sourced directly from the Nyeri region, where the Gathaithi Coffee Factory produces this single-origin lot at 1100 meters above sea level. Code Black Coffee's roasting profile emphasizes berries, citrus, and sweetness—characteristics typical of washed African coffees that highlight the bean's inherent brightness and clarity. The AA grade reflects the coffee's larger bean size, often associated with superior density and complexity.

The washed processing method removes the fruit during fermentation and washing, allowing the coffee's origin character to shine distinctly through the cup. This approach contrasts sharply with natural processing, making it an excellent choice for those seeking the clean, crisp expression Kenya is known for. Explore flavor dimensions using the sensory wheel to identify specific notes within the fruit and citrus families that emerge as the coffee cools.