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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.
If your country is not available please send us an email to info@fathers.cz.
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Country: Colombia
Region: Rio Sucio, Caldas
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Altitude: 1600-2000 m.a.s.l.
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Country: Peru
Region: Jaén, Cajamarca
Farm / Station: Jaén
Altitude: 1750 – 2000 MASL
Variety: Catuai, Pache, Caturra
Process: Washed
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Country: Colombia
Region: Piendamó, Cauca
Farm / station: Attia Exotics
Producer: Alex Rayo
Altitude: 1 700–1 900 m a.s.l.
Variety: Gesha
Processing: washed
Tasting notes: jasmine tea, pomegranate, bergamot
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Type of coffee: roasted coffee beans
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Country: Kenya
Region: Karatina Town, Nyeri County
Farm / Station: Smallholder farmers from Nyeri County / Gichathaini Factory
Producer: Smallholder farmers from the cooperative
Altitude: 1 600 – 1 900 m a.s.l.
Varietal: SL28, SL34
Process: Washed
Tasting notes: blackcurrant jam, lime, syrupy body
Preparation: Suitable for all filter brewing methods (Solo dripper, V60, Aeropress, Chemex, French press, Clever Dripper..).
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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
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Country: Kenya
Region: Kiambu
Farm / Station: Smallholder farmers from Kiambu / Gitare Factory
Producer: Gititu Farmers Cooperative Society
Altitude: 1500–1900 m a.s.l.
Varietal: SL28, SL34
Process: Washed
Tasting notes: Rhubarb cake, jasmine, honey
Preparation: suitable for espresso-based coffee preparation, including home espresso machines
Type of coffee: roasted whole bean coffee
Country: Colombia
Region: Piendamó, Cauca Department
Farm / Station: Members of the Asociación de Caficultores del Cauca (ACC)
Producer: ACC – Asociación de Caficultores del Cauca
Altitude: 1,700 to 2,100 m a.s.l.
Variety: Castillo
Process: Washed
Cup Profile: orange, nettle tea, star anise
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Type of coffee: Roasted whole bean coffee
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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: Uganda
Region: Mt Elgon, Eastern Uganda
Farm / Station: Partner farmers from the Mt Elgon area / The Coffee Gardens
Producer: The Coffee Gardens Project
Altitude: 1,800 – 2,200 m a.s.l.
Varietal: Nyasaland, SL14, SL28
Process: Washed (cherry fermentation)
Tasting notes: cocoa beans, dark chocolate, peaches
Preparation: Suitable for all types of filter coffee brewing (Solo Dripper, V60, Chemex, Aeropress, French press…)
Type of coffee: Roasted whole bean coffee
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Country: Indonesia
Region: Pegasing
Farm / Station: Team Pegasing
Producer: Hendra & family
Altitude: 1,300 – 1,500 masl
Variety: Tim Tim, Gayo 1
Process: carbonic maceration
Taste profile: kombucha, cascara, cocoa beans
Preparation: suitable for all filter brewing methods (Solo Dripper, V60, Chemex, Aeropress, French press…)
Type of coffee: roasted whole bean coffee
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Country: Indonesia
Region: Pegasing
Farm / Station: Team Pegasing
Producer: Hendra & family
Altitude: 1,300 – 1,500 masl
Variety: Tim Tim, Gayo 1
Processing: Natural
Taste profile: cherry pie, lemon balm tea
Preparation: Suitable for all filter brewing methods (Solo Dripper, V60, Chemex, Aeropress, French press…)
Type of coffee: Roasted whole bean coffee
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Country: Indonesia
Region: Pegasing
Farm / Station: Team Pegasing
Producer: Hendra & family
Altitude: 1,300 – 1,500 masl
Variety: Tim Tim, Gayo 1
Process: anaerobic and natural
Taste profile: pomegranate, red wine, lemon balm tea
Preparation: suitable for all filter brewing methods (Solo Dripper, V60, Chemex, Aeropress, French press…)
Type of coffee: roasted whole bean coffee
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