Gondo PB, Washed, Kenya

Blackcurrant, Raspberry, Plum

Producer: Gondo Coffee Factory Origin: Muranga, Kenya Varietal: SL28, SL34 Elevation: 1900 masl

About This Coffee

Established in 1998 in Mathioya District, Muranga County, Gondo Coffee Factory is operated by the New Kiriti Farmers Cooperative Society. The mill works with 727 local farmers who cultivate the varieties of SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11 and Batian at an average elevation of 1,900masl. This 'top' grade Peaberry is an exceptional example of how terroir and local expertise combine to deliver intensity and complexity in the cup.

The Region

Mathioya Sub-County, located in Muranga County, is a key agricultural region in the central highlands known for tea, coffee, and avocado production. The region is characterized by fertile lands, contributing significantly to both local and export markets.

Muranga County, in Kenya’s Central highlands, is home to the slopes and foothills of Mount Kenya. Many rivers run through the region and the soil is rich and volcanic, providing smallholders and cooperatives with the resources to grow and process some of Kenya's most fruit-forward coffees.

Due to the cool temperatures at altitude, particularly at night time, coffees from Kenya's central highlands tend develop and mature slowly producing very dense, hard beans high in acidity and complexity.

The Process

The coffee is wet processed, where the fully ripe cherries are:

• Pulped

• Fermented for 12 - 48 hours (depending on climatic conditions)

• Washed

• Dried slowly over 2 - 3 weeks on raised African beds until the moisture content is reduced to 10-12%.

The coffee is then delivered to Othaya dry mill where it is rested in parchment for 3 weeks before being hulled, cleaned and graded by bean size. Finally, the coffee is carefully handpicked before being bagged in GrainPro for export.

Sourced from the Gondo Coffee Factory in the Muranga region, this Gondo PB selection represents the classic profile of Kenya. As a washed coffee, it undergoes a meticulous processing method designed to highlight the inherent acidity and clean structure typical of the region’s high-elevation harvests. Washed coffees are often celebrated for their ability to showcase terroir with precision, allowing the bright, fruit-forward characteristics to shine without the influence of fruit-flesh fermentation.

Outpost Coffee (/shop/roasters/outpost-coffee) has roasted this lot to emphasize notes of blackcurrant, raspberry, and plum. These vibrant, tart fruit qualities are hallmarks of the Kenyan profile, often appearing prominently on the flavor wheel as part of the berry and stone fruit categories. By focusing on the clarity provided by the washed process, this coffee offers a focused expression of its Muranga origins, balancing a crisp mouthfeel with the intense, juicy acidity that defines the country's most sought-after exports.