| Origin | Kenya Gicherori AA |
|---|---|
| Producer | Kibugu Farmers Cooperative Society |
| Region | Embu County, Kenya |
| Altitude | 1,600–1,800 masl |
| Varieties | SL28, SL34 |
| Processing | Fully Washed & Sun Dried |
| Harvest | Main: Oct–Dec; Fly: Apr–Jul |
| Roast Profile | Medium Light |
“If you love Kenya coffee like I do, this crisp and juicy number is a cracking way to start your day! I drink it black in an Aeropress, filled just below the line with a dash of cold water so I can guzzle it immediately, but that’s just me!” - Jo, Director at Moon Roast
A Classic from Embu County
Kenya Gicherori AA continues our exploration of Kenya’s finest terroirs — this time from the southeastern slopes of Mount Kenya, in the fertile lands of Embu County.
Gicherori Factory, established in 1994, is part of the Kibugu Farmers Cooperative Society, alongside Kathakwa, Ndunduri, Gikirima, and Ngerwe factories. It serves around 1,200 smallholder farmers, each cultivating between 100–1,000 trees on rich volcanic soils nourished by approximately 2,000 mm of annual rainfall.
Cherries are handpicked at peak ripeness, then sorted, pulped, fermented overnight, washed, and sun-dried on raised beds. The result is a coffee that embodies the clarity, structure, and brightness that define Kenya’s washed profiles.
Processing Highlights:
- Sorting: Manual removal of underripe/overripe cherries
- Fermentation: Overnight, allowing mucilage breakdown.
- Washing: Density separation via traditional wooden shunts.
- Drying: 10–12% moisture target on raised African beds.
- Sustainability: Water recycled through soak pits; local biodiversity protected.
This cooperative’s dedication to both quality and environmental stewardship ensures a cup that is lively, complex, and unmistakably Kenyan.
Recipe:
V60 Recipe
Dose: 15g
Yield: 275g (93)
Time: 2.45 mins
Taste Notes:
Pomegranate / Clementine / Blackcurrant
Our delivery prices are based on weight, however all orders over £30 spend on coffee are eligible for free delivery.
Your orders are sent out with Royal Mail 48 up to 2kg. Orders over this will be delivered by Parcelforce next working day service.
Orders placed before 1pm (GMT) will be dispatched same day. Any orders placed after this time are not guaranteed to be dispatched same day.
For delivery outside of mainland UK please contact us before placing order.
Please allow 4 working days for delivery.
Please allow 4 working days for delivery.
In the rare event that your order is lost in transit, we may require up to two weeks (14 calendar days) to locate the parcel, submit courier claims, and arrange resolution or replacement. We appreciate your patience during this process.
To collect direct from the Roastery please Drop us an email or phone 01256 389 996.
Current delivery prices are as follows:
Current delivery prices are as follows:
| 0 - 1.8kg | Royal Mail 48 | £4.60 (3.83 + VAT) |
| 0 - 2kg | Royal Mail 24 | £6.30 (5.25 + VAT) |
| 2kg - 25kg | Parcelforce next working day | £8.30 (6.92 + VAT) |
| 0 - 25kg | Free Shipping over £30 - COFFEE ONLY | Free |
| Collection | Customer collection from Roastery | Free |