Variety: Batian, SL-34, SL-28, Ruiru 11
Process: Double Washed
Fermentation: 16-24 hours
Second Wash Soaking: 16-18 hours
Drying: Raised Beds, 21 Days
Elevation: 1650 MASL​
Producer: Rungeto FCS, smallholder farmers around Karimikui Washing Station
Region: Kirinyaga
Origin: Kenya
Notes: Peach Compote, Chrysanthemum, Butterscotch
 
The Karimikui factory is located at a high altitude where tea is more commonly grown, but the nutrient-dense soil makes the surrounding Rungeto FCS known for producing some of the highest performing lots in Kenya. The smallholder farms deliver ripe cherries to this station every year, where the factory team manually sorts them before production. Selected cherries are depulped, graded, and undergo dry fermentation in tanks. Then they are washed in clean channels, with a period of soaking (second wash) for further flavour development, and placed on raised beds to dry.
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We always love a cup of immaculately processed Kenyan coffee for its vibrant juiciness, yet balanced and justified by an intense sweetness. It is perfect to be enjoyed in all brewing methods.
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You may now start to recognize the name of Rungeto at Sought x Found, as we are on to our fourth season bringing coffee from their washing station. This year's harvest is sweet like a Peach compote, with yellow floral, and lots of Butterscotch sweetness to be enjoyed in both filter and espresso.