Kenya Thunguri AA

Origin

• 🇰🇪 Kenya

Tasting notes

Character

• Clean
  50
• Bright
  40

Bright, elegant, and full of classic Kenyan clarity, Thunguri AA is an expressive 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. coffee with a beautifully clean profile. Expect zesty lime acidityAcidityThe 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., delicate citrus blossom aromatics, and juicy blackcurrant sweetness, all carried by a refreshing structure and vibrant finish. This is a lively and refined cup that showcases the complexity Kenya is loved for: crisp acidity, layered fruit character, and exceptional cleanliness. About the producer Thunguri Washing StationWashing stationA central mill where many smallholder farmers deliver cherry for processing. In Ethiopia, Kenya, and Rwanda the station name (e.g. Idido) often identifies the coffee. is part of the Kibirigwi Farmers’ Cooperative Society and is located in Kenya’s central highlands near Karatina. Positioned between Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Range, the area benefits from fertile volcanic soils, cool temperatures, and reliable rainfall — ideal conditions for producing high-quality coffee. The station works with many 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, most of whom manage plots of around 200–300 coffee trees alongside food crops such as maize and bananas. Sustainability Sustainability at Thunguri is rooted in both environmental care and community support. The washing station uses wastewater management systems, including soaking pits and recirculation channels, to help protect local waterways. Raised drying beds improve airflow and reduce soil contact, while shade structures help control drying times, minimising defects and supporting consistency. The cooperative model also promotes transparency and fair payment. Farmers receive training in soil health, pruning, and integrated pest management, helping to reduce reliance on chemical inputs. Demonstration plots and workshops support climate-smart practices such as mulching and intercropping, improving moisture retention and biodiversity. Seasonal advances for school fees and farm inputs offer additional financial stability, while collective decision-making helps strengthen the wider farming community. 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. and resilience Traditional Kenyan varieties SL28SL28A Kenyan variety selected in the 1930s by Scott Agricultural Laboratories, prized for intense blackcurrant acidity and deep sweetness. and SL34SL34SL28's sibling selection, also from Kenya's Scott Labs. Slightly less celebrated but hardier, with a similar juicy, complex cup. remain highly valued for cup quality, while hybrids such as Batian and Ruiru 11