Ndiara Washing Station AA

This delightfully round, nutty coffee from Kenya opens with aromas of peach, brown sugar, and yellow plum. We noted flavors of peach, cocoa powder, and marzipan in the cup alongside sour cherry acidity. The finish is slightly herbal, with tones of sage, Brazil nut, and navel orange.

Details

Producer: Ndiara Washing Station Farm: 400 Smallholders Region: Murang'a County Altitude: 1,700 masl | 5,577 feet Varietal: SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11, Batian Process: Washed Roast: Light-Medium Notes: Peach, Cocoa Powder, Marzipan

The Story

Ndiara Washing Station serves around 400 active members from Ndiara village itself, as well as the neighboring villages of Kagumoini, Kagioni, Mathioya, Kiogini, and Kiriani.

A member of the larger Kiru Farmers Cooperative Society, the station started operations in 1999, making steady improvements to infrastructure—namely pulpers, drying beds, and water purification—with the rest of the premiums they earn through quality going back to members.

Sourced from the Murang'a County region of Kenya, the Ndiara Washing Station AA represents a classic expression of East African coffee production. This lot is processed at the Ndiara Washing Station, where the washed process is utilized to highlight the inherent clarity and acidity often associated with the region's high-elevation harvests. By removing the fruit pulp before drying, this method typically emphasizes a clean, vibrant cup profile.

Roasted by PT's Coffee Roasting, this specific AA selection offers a nuanced sensory experience characterized by notes of peach, cocoa powder, and marzipan. When evaluating such profiles, enthusiasts often consult the flavor wheel to better identify the interplay between the bright stone fruit acidity and the deeper, nutty sweetness of the finish. This coffee serves as a refined example of the meticulous preparation standards maintained by producers throughout Murang'a County.