Kenya Gichathaini Peaberry

Origin

• 🇰🇪 Kenya· Nyeri

Tasting notes

Character

• Clean
  55
• Bright
  35
• Comforting
  20

Grapefruit. Raw Sugar. Rose hip. Apple. 283g pack whole bean ship within 24 hours 100% specialty arabica coffee beans only Onyx's coffee beans are at their peak 2 to 3 weeks after roasting Origin Kenya VarietyVariety (cultivar)The botanical subtype of the coffee plant — Gesha, Bourbon, SL28 — analogous to grape varieties in wine. A major driver of cup character alongside origin and process. SL28SL28A Kenyan variety selected in the 1930s by Scott Agricultural Laboratories, prized for intense blackcurrant acidity and deep sweetness., SL34SL34SL28's sibling selection, also from Kenya's Scott Labs. Slightly less celebrated but hardier, with a similar juicy, complex cup. Processing WashedWashed processThe fruit is removed from the seed before drying, usually with fermentation and a water rinse. Tends to give clean, transparent cups where origin character shows clearly. Preferred Extraction Filter & Espresso RoastEspresso / omni roastAn 'espresso roast' is developed further for extraction under pressure; an 'omni roast' is profiled to work for both espresso and filter from one bag. Level Medium Production Roaster Diedrich CR-35 About this coffee: This PB lot is a screen separation of small and round seeds, lending a juicyAcidityThe bright, lively, fruit-like sensation in coffee — praise, not a flaw. Citric sparkle, malic apple-crispness, tartaric wine notes; light roasts preserve more of it. profile to the cup. Grown in Nyeri and processed at the legendary Gichathaini station, this coffee hits all the marks of a fantastic washed Kenyan coffee. Expect notes of vibrant citrus, with a juicy mouthfeelBodyThe weight and texture of coffee in the mouth, from tea-like and delicate to syrupy and heavy. Driven by process, roast, variety, and brew method. throughout. The Story: Driving upcountry to Nyeri is stunning, the driver expertly weaves their way through the traffic of Nairobi. The city can seemingly extend forever, due to the massive amount of layered housing extending from the city center. Once Nairobi fades away, you comfortably cruise the highway north towards Nyeri. On a clear day, Mount Kenya is in full snow capped view to the left, while miles and miles of pineapples pass by your right. Once you reach the base of Mount Kenya national park, well-known names of cooperatives and washing stations start to pop up. One such station is Gichathaini Coffee Station, also known as Gichathaini Factory, located in Nyeri County. This renowned processing facility is part of the Thirikwa Farmers Cooperative Society, a collective of smallholderSmallholderA farmer growing coffee on a small family plot — often under two hectares. Most of the world's coffee is grown this way, typically pooled at cooperatives or washing stations. farmers who benefit from Nyeri's high altitudes, fertile soils, and microclimate shaped by the proximity of Mount Kenya. The region is blessed with abundant fresh water from nearby rivers, enabling meticulous washing of coffee, a hallmark of Nyeri’s exceptional output. Our partnership with Gichathaini has been ongoing for several years, and we remain committed to supporting their efforts as Kenya’s coffee landscape continues to evolve. This collaboration allows us to offer some of the finest coffees, rich in the vibrant flavors that Nyeri is celebrated fo