Kenya - AA - Karundu

Single Origin Specialty Grade Coffee

Country: Kenya
Region: Nyeri County, Mihuti location
Producer: Rugi FCS
Variety: SL34, SL28
Process: Washed
Elevation: 1850 MASL 

Tasting Notes:  Bittersweet Chocolate, Blackberry, Nectarine, Pipe Tobacco, Green Apple, Lime

Karundu is part of the Rugi Farmers Cooperative Society, formed in 2005, which includes eight mills and serves approximately 4,500 members, with around 600 delivering to Karundu. The name "Karundu" is Kikuyu for “small shrubs.” Nyeri County, is located about 150 km from Nairobi. The nearby Wajee Camp offers visitors a chance to experience local wildlife, enjoy traditional Kikuyu cuisine, and take in stunning views of Mount Kenya.

Kenyan green coffee beans are renowned for their bold, fruit-forward flavors and complex acidity. This coffee was grown in red volcanic soil at around 1,850 masl, slowly ripening at high altitudes in cool temperatures. The dominant varieties are Kenya’s signature SL-28 and SL-34, developed by Scott Agricultural Laboratories (hence, SL) in the 1930s for their drought resistance, exceptional cup quality, and high yield at elevated altitudes.