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Kenya – Gachatha AA
Price range: € 61.50 through € 123.00
Country: Kenya
Region: Nyeri, Karatina Town
Station: Gachatha
Altitude: 1600–1900 m.a.s.l.
Varieties: SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11, Batian
Processing: washed
Cup profile: red currant, vanilla icecream, cardamon
Kenya, from the fertile heart of Nyeri
The Gachatha station is located in the Karatina area of Nyeri County, one of the most renowned coffee-growing regions in Kenya. It sits between Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Range, at elevations reaching up to 1900 meters above sea level. This location offers ideal conditions for coffee cultivation – rich red volcanic soils, reliable rainfall, and a mild climate.
The community behind Gachatha coffee
Coffee processed at Gachatha comes from smallholder farmers in the surrounding hills, growing coffee on small plots of land. Harvesting is done entirely by hand, with a strong focus on selecting only fully ripe cherries. The region has two harvest seasons – a smaller one from June to August, and the main crop from October to March, mostly coming from higher-altitude farms.
The station is one of the key processing centers in the region and operates within a community cooperative structure. Together with local farmers, it forms the foundation for sustainable coffee production and supports the local economy.
How is the coffee from Gachatha processed?
After harvest, the ripe cherries are brought to the station, where they are processed using the washed method. Once the skin and mucilage are removed, the coffee undergoes fermentation and is then washed with clean water. The station uses water sourced from nearby, which is pumped into storage tanks using electric pumps.
Varieties
This coffee is a blend of four varieties commonly found on Kenyan farms:
SL28 and SL34 – historically developed in Kenya, known for their acidity, depth of flavor, and ability to reflect the conditions in which they are grown.
Ruiru 11 and Batian – modern varieties bred for disease resistance and yield stability, without compromising cup quality.
We work with several couriers worldwide, the table HERE specify the conditions for each country.
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Region: Mt Elgon, East Uganda
Farm/station: collaborating farmers around Zebigi / The Coffee Gardens
Producer: The Coffee Gardens
Altitude: 1 800 – 2 200 m a.s.l.
Variety: SL14, SL28, Nyasaland
Processing: washed / dry fermentation
Tasting notes: chamomile tea, butter cookies, pomelo
Preparation: suitable for espresso-based coffee preparation, including home espresso machines. You can also find this coffee in a filter roast version (Solo dripper, V60, Aeropress, Chemex, French press, Clever Dripper…).
Type of coffee: roasted whole bean coffee
Why Uganda Matters
Zebigi isn’t just another specialty coffee. It’s part of a bigger story that we’ve poured a piece of ourselves into. A year ago, we had the chance to be right there in Uganda – to meet the farmers who grow the coffee, to see the process from harvest to drying. And that’s when we realized we wanted to do even more.
Together with The Coffee Gardens, we co-financed the opening of a QC Lab in Uganda. This quality control laboratory enables farmers to evaluate their harvest directly on site, refine their practices, and, as a result, achieve fairer prices.
Every cup of Zebigi is not only about flavor, but also about the future. About giving farmers the tools and knowledge that open doors to better conditions and stability. And that’s exactly why we love returning to Uganda.🤎
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A cup of this coffee can easily become your pre-sleep ritual. Its name, ATUNKAA, translates to “sleep and sleepy dreams.”
Country: Colombia
Region: Rio Sucio, Caldas
Farm: Siruma Coffee Farms
Altitude: 1600-2000 m.a.s.l.
Variety: Castillo, Colombia
Processing: washed – sugar cane decaf
Taste profile: orange cake, cane sugar, white tea
Country: Ethiopia
Region: Agaro, Jimma, Western Ethiopia
Washing Station: Beshasha
Producer: Mustefa Abakeno + local smallholders
Altitude: 2000–2100 m a.s.l.
Variety: 74110, 74112
Processing: Washed
Flavour Notes: elderflower, black tea, pomelo
Preparation: suitable for making espresso-based coffees, including in-home coffee machines
Type: Roasted whole bean coffee
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Country: Brazil
Region: Carmo De Cachoeira, Sul De Minas
Processing station: Cocatrel Direct micro mill
Altitude: 900-1100 m above sea level
Variety: mix of varieties
Processing: natural
Taste profile: hazelnut butter, cherries, chocolate, and sweet tobacco
Our CAFEINA is a daily guarantee of stable espresso with low acidity. With our composition and roasting, we try to always taste sweet, with notes of hazelnut butter, cherries, chocolate, and sweet tobacco
You will prepare a pleasant cup of coffee from it, which everyone will enjoy. It is suitable for cafes looking for simpler espresso and for easy preparation at home or work. We also recommend it for your automatic espresso machines.
We are currently roasting coffee from producers of the Caixa de Fruta region.
Our decaffeinated coffee tastes like a fresh orange cake, cane sugar, and white tea. It was processed naturally and then decaffeinated using natural sugar cane method. You can read more about this great method in the article on the blog here.
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Country: Colombia
Region: Rio Sucio, Caldas
Farm: Siruma Coffee Farms
Altitude: 1600-2000 m.a.s.l.
Variety: Castillo, Colombia
Processing: washed – sugar cane decaf
Taste profile: orange cake, cane sugar, white tea
Country: Ethiopia
Region: Gedeb
Washing Station: Lalesa
Producer: Smallholder farmers in collaboration with Ephtah Specialty Coffee
Altitude: 2,150–2,200 m a.s.l.
Variety: Heirloom
Processing: Natural
Tasting notes: blueberry cheesecake, lime
Brew method: Suitable for all filter brewing methods (V60, AeroPress, Chemex, French press…)
Type: Roasted whole bean coffee
Lalesa isn’t just the name of a station for us, it’s a place we stood at last year, watching women carefully sort coffee cherries and admiring Wubit’s incredible dedication as she leads her team. Lalesa proves that coffee truly can change lives. And today, we’re proud to share that coffee with you. It’s the taste of a place that touched us deeply.
We roast it both for filter and espresso.
Did you know that we also have a limited edition from Lalesa processed using the black honey method?