Limited Cooperative Lot Release

Micro-Roasted to Order | NET WT 12 OZ (340 G)

This peaberry selection from Nyeri’s Ichamama Factory is a vibrant expression of Kenya’s high-elevation coffee tradition, evaluated at 90.8 points for its clarity, structure, and layered fruit character. Sourced from smallholder farmers cultivating the slopes around Karima Hill, it reflects the concentrated sweetness and precision for which elite Kenyan coffees are known.

Carefully wet-processed and dried on raised beds, this lot delivers a lively, fruit-forward cup supported by Kenya’s hallmark acidity and elegant structure. Citrus and red fruit notes lead at lighter roasts, while deeper development reveals fig, plum, grape, molasses, and cocoa, accented by warming spice. Across roast levels, the cup remains composed and expressive, offering a refined yet energetic profile with a long, layered finish.

The Farmer Details

This peaberry selection comes from the Ichamama Factory, a washing station located near Karima Hill in Nyeri, Kenya. Named after the nearby Ichamama River—the source of water for processing—the station is part of the historic Othaya Farmer’s Cooperative Society, established in the 1950s and now boasting over 15,000 smallholder members. Ichamama, built in 1964, is one of the coop's most productive stations, with nearly 1,000 contributing farmers.

Coffee is cultivated in the high-altitude areas surrounding the factory at 1,750 meters and processed using traditional Kenya-style wet fermentation, followed by raised bed sun-drying. This peaberry lot is a meticulous screen separation, though some flat beans remain due to natural size overlap during sorting—a common occurrence in peaberry production.

Roast Levels & Flavor Profiles

Light-Medium Roast — Bright orange peel, juicy dried cranberry, and subtle green melon. Light tea-like body with gentle sweetness and a lingering floral-fruited aroma. Subtle hints of soft spice emerge, adding balance and intrigue.

Medium Roast — Fig bar and plum sweetness take the lead, joined by juicy grape and tropical fruit punch. Cocoa bitters and molasses notes start to appear, complementing the fruit with richness and warmth. The body becomes rounder while retaining clarity.

The Coffee Details

Origin — Kenya (Globally revered for vibrant, complex profiles and elite high-elevation coffees)

Region — Karima Hill, Nyeri (Lush highlands producing vivid, fruit-forward coffees)

Altitude — 1,750 m (Extreme elevation promotes slow growth and dense, flavorful beans)

Processing — Wet Process Kenya Type (Traditional method yielding clarity, structure, and citrus complexity)

Drying Method — Raised Bed Sun-Dried (Extended drying on raised beds develops clean, layered flavors)

Cultivar Detail — SL-28, SL-34, Ruiru 11 (Classic Kenyan cultivars known for bold acidity and depth)

Grade — Peaberry (Dense, round beans with concentrated sweetness and cup intensity)

Screen Size — 15 Peaberry (Large, round beans with uniform extraction)

Appearance — 0.0 Primary & Secondary Defects Per 12 OZ (340 G) Bag (Competition-grade quality, exceptionally clean)

Cupping Score — 90.8 Points (Lively, layered, and fruit-saturated; elite Kenyan profile)

Farm Gate Certified — Coffee purchased directly from the farm or cooperative, ensuring farmers are paid fairly and transparently while maintaining exceptional, traceable bean quality

Storage Method — Individually Double Vacuum Sealed (Ensuring maximum freshness and protection from moisture, oxygen, and flavor loss)

Resting Period — Whole bean rests best 7–10 days post roast—ground coffee can be opened upon delivery