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Gathiruini

Roasted by Origin Coffee

This Kenyan peaberry lot is celebrated for its complexity, depth of flavour, and smooth drinking experience.

Gathiruini — Origin Coffee
Image: courtesy of Origin Coffee
softly fruity

From the roaster

Formed when a coffee cherry develops a single seed rather than two, peaberry beans have become celebrated for their complexity and depth of flavour. This lot from Kenya is softly fruity and smooth drinking.

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— Origin Coffee

Context

Gathiruini is a Kenyan Peaberry selection offered by Origin Coffee. Grown in the renowned Kenya region, this lot showcases the unique characteristics of the peaberry—a natural mutation where a single, rounded seed develops inside the coffee cherry instead of the typical two flat-sided beans. Because of their distinct shape and density, peaberries are often sorted separately for their potential to roast evenly and develop concentrated profiles.

While Origin Coffee describes this specific offering as softly fruity, the broader flavor wheel serves as a helpful tool for identifying the nuanced acidity and complex profiles often associated with high-quality Kenyan lots. Whether you are exploring the bright, vibrant acidity typical of the Nyeri area or simply enjoying the unique structure of a peaberry, this coffee provides a refined look at one of the world’s most celebrated coffee-producing nations.

Buy — £27 from Origin Coffee

In the Encyclopedia

Frequently asked questions

Where is Gathiruini grown?

Gathiruini, roasted by Origin Coffee, is sourced from Nyeri, Kenya.

What does Gathiruini taste like?

Expect tasting notes of softly fruity.

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