Kenya · Fully Washed · Medium Roast
Gicherori, Kenya
Roasted by Seven Seeds
Bright and zesty Kenyan espresso with blackcurrant and apricot notes.
From the roaster
PROFILE: Bright & Zesty WITH NOTES OF Blackcurrant, Apricot, Brown Sugar ROAST: Medium Roast For Espresso Brewing
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ABOUT
Gicherori factory was opened in 1997 and is operated by the Kibugu Farmers Cooperative Society (F.C.S.). There are around 1,050 smallholder farmer members, who deliver their cherries to the factory the same day it's harvested.
One of our top 4 Kenya selections for 25/26, this lot brought exciting Kenyan flavours and bright acidity to the cupping table. We've opted to start off with a bang, and are roasting this for espresso.
SOURCING
ORIGIN: Kibugu, Embu, Kenya PRODUCER: Various small holder FCS members VARIETIES: Batian, SL - 28, SL - 34, Ruiru PROCESS: Fully Washed ALTITUDE: 1550 masl PARTNERS: Cafe Imports QUALITY SCORE: 87 HISTORY: First year of purchasing LOT SIZE: 300kgs HARVEST: November to January
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Context
Kibugu Farmers Cooperative Society's Gicherori lot represents a fully washed Batian from Kenya's Kibugu region in Embu. Fully washed processing emphasizes the clean, bright qualities characteristic of East African coffees, allowing the varietal's inherent fruit-forward profile to emerge clearly. This lot delivers blackcurrant and apricot notes alongside brown sugar sweetness—a combination typical of quality Kenyan coffees that balance berry intensity with subtle sweetness. Roasted by Seven Seeds, Gicherori offers an accessible entry point into Embu's coffee tradition, where volcanic soils and highland conditions create favorable growing environments. Use the flavor wheel to explore how these tasting notes connect to broader sensory categories.
In the Encyclopedia
Frequently asked questions
Where is Gicherori, Kenya grown?
Gicherori, Kenya, roasted by Seven Seeds, is sourced from Nyeri, Kenya.
What does Gicherori, Kenya taste like?
Expect tasting notes of Blackcurrant, Apricot, and Brown Sugar.
How is Gicherori, Kenya processed?
Gicherori, Kenya uses the Fully Washed process.
What roast level is Gicherori, Kenya?
It is roasted to a medium roast level.
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