KENYA Thunguri AA – Filter

Located just outside Karatina in Kenya’s central highlands, Thunguri Factory has been operating since 1962. It is part of the Kibirigwi Farmers’ Cooperative Society and receives cherries from over 1,000 smallholder farmers in the surrounding villages. Most producers farm between 200–300 trees on small plots intercropped with subsistence crops.

Coffees are grown above 1,600 meters, where cool temperatures and rich volcanic soil contribute to slow cherry development and refined cup structure. Thunguri uses traditional washed processing: cherries are sorted, pulped, fermented overnight, soaked, and dried on raised beds for 14 days.

This lot is made up primarily of SL28 and SL34. These cultivars are known for their clarity, acidity, and depth. In the cup, expect blackcurrant, citrus, and floral notes, with a crisp, tea-like finish—a standout expression of Kenya’s high-elevation terroir.

From the central highlands around Karatina, this washed coffee showcases the classic profile of Kenya's prized SL28 and SL34 varieties. Grown at 1600 meters in the Nyeri region, the beans carry the mineral clarity and structured acidity these heirloom cultivars are known for. Five Elephant brings out layered complexity: blackcurrant and citrus notes frame a delicate floral character with subtle tea-like qualities—the kind of refined cup that rewards careful brewing and reflects both terroir and processing precision.