• Kenya - Gikanda FCS - Gichatha-ini AB - Washed Process
  • Kenya - Gikanda FCS - Gichatha-ini AB - Washed Process

beansKenya - Gikanda FCS - Gichatha-ini AB - Washed Process

Gichathaini - AA - Nyeri
Origin
Kenya
Producer / station
Gikanda FCS
Farm / Lot
Gichatha-ini AB
Process
Washed
Importer
Café Imports
Exporter / partner
Dormans
Pricing overview
The prices stated are purchasing costs only; they don't reflect our total costs or the total quantity actually paid to farmers. They're an indicator of our economic impact as a business.
FOB price FOB is the price paid for the coffee before shipping, insurance and local costs.
USD $5.00/lb ≈ AUD $15.59/kg
Our landed cost Our landed cost is what the coffee costs us by the time it is ready to leave the domestic warehouse and head to the roastery.
AUD $22.31/kg
Shipping cost Shipping costs are the amount we pay for the domestic shipping of the coffee to our roastery. We quote this separately to the landed cost because this price can vary greatly.
AUD $2.20/kg
Tasting notes
  • Red Berry
  • Blackcurrant
  • Syrupy
Size
Grind
Regular price $22.95

Gichatha-ini is the best known of the three washing stations operated by Gikanda FCS; and the source of the “Gi” in Gikanda. The station is much loved by the Josie team and throughout the broader specialty coffee world, so we were very happy with the way this lot cupped when it crossed our table among the Café Imports samples.

There’s plenty of classic Kenyan character in this cup, reflecting the reputation of Gichatha-ini’s growers and the quality of its processing. We love its high acidity and big body, which give the bright fruit character plenty of room to shine. In the cup, it reminds us of red liquorice lollies.

 

ORIGIN: Gichatha-ini / Gikanda FCS / Nyeri County / Kenya
VARIETAL: SL28 / SL34 / Batian / Ruiri 11
PROCESSING: Washed Process

Recommended Brewing Recipe:

  • Espresso: 20g to 48g in 28 seconds
  • V60: 20g to 340g in 3:30 minutes
  • Tricolate: 20g to 400g in 4:30 minutes