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Kenya, Guama AA

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Category: Coffee

Producer Baragwi Farmers Cooperative Society
Farm/Mill Guama Village
Cultivar SL 28 - SL 34 - Ruiri 11
Process Washed - Dry Fermentation
Location Kirinyaga County, Kenya 
Altitude 1700 - 1800 masl
Harvest

November - January 

 

Expect notes of Boysenberry, Red Apple, Lemon

Carbon negative coffee



Guama village, situated at the high altitude of 1,800 metres above sea level, provides optimal conditions for coffee cultivation, resulting in slow cherry maturation and concentrated flavours. The Guama wet mill, established in 1974, supports over 3,500 small-scale producers, each cultivating around 86 coffee trees. This cooperative model is vital for farmers, allowing them to pool resources and access processing facilities.

Guama Village coffee is highly regarded in the specialty market, providing a significant income source for the community. This success reflects the dedication of smallholder farmers committed to sustainable practices, preserving the region's unique terroir.

Expect a very bright cup from this lot, with citric acidity complimented by flavours of boysenberry and red apple sweetness.


Customer Reviews (4.9 / 5 · 17 reviews)

John ★★★★★

The SL 28 and SL 34 cultivars really shine through in the cup—it’s bright and complex without being too acidic, exactly what I look for in a Kenyan coffee. I’ve brewed it as a pour-over and a French press, and both times the dry fermentation gave it a clean, juicy finish that lasted well after the l

Ellie ★★★★★

The washed process on this one is incredibly clean, and the SL 28 and SL 34 blend gives it a real depth that carries through the cup. Bought it after trying a lot of Kenyan coffees, and this one from Kirinyaga County stands out. I’ve already reordered.

Riley X. ★★★★★

The dry fermentation really lets the SL28 shine through—clean cup, but there's this deep, almost jammy sweetness underneath. I've brewed it both as pour-over and in my French press, and it holds up beautifully either way. For a washed Kenyan, this one's got remarkable body.

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