Karatina

Tasting Notes: Mulberry, Dark Plum, Sugar Cane
Country: Kenya
Region: Barichu Locale, Nyeri County
Variety: Ruiru 11, SL28, Batian
Process: Washed
Elevation: 1650 masl

About the Producer

Karatina Coffee Factory is part of the Barichu Farmers Cooperative Society in Nyeri County, located on the southern slopes of Mt. Kenya. The cooperative represents around 1,450 smallholder farmers who grow coffee on fertile red volcanic soils. A strong focus is placed on farmer education, good agricultural practices and long term sustainability, supported through training, agronomic guidance and community initiatives.

About the Lot

Cherries are delivered to the Karatina wet mill and processed using a traditional fully washed method with fresh river water. After pulping, the coffee is fermented overnight to break down sugars, then washed, soaked and dried on raised beds for 7 to 15 days. During drying, parchment is hand sorted and turned regularly to ensure even moisture loss and exceptional clarity.

The result is a classic Kenyan filter profile with depth and sweetness, showing ripe mulberry and dark plum notes balanced by a smooth sugar cane finish. Karatina is a refined and reliable expression of Nyeri terroir.

For Filter/Batch Brew, we suggest 1:16 coffee to water ratio as a starting point.

Dose - 15.5g
Yield - 240g
Grind - Coarse
Water Temperature - 94c
Time : 2:00-2:10
All pours are 30 second intervals
1st pour of 30g, followed by 3 pours of 70g

All orders are packaged with care and shipped within 3 business days.

You can expect your order to arrive within 4 business days within Australia metro areas, depending on shipping option chosen.

We ship internationally fresh coffee!

For international orders we use Fedex Express which takes about 3-10 business days depending on your location.