kenya

Thiririka Kiganjo AA

sl28, sl34, batian, ruiru 11, mokri

A cup reveals a classic Kenyan profile – rich juiciness with dominant notes of blackcurrant, red gooseberry, and peach. Delicate floral nuances are complemented by vibrant, complex acidity, a medium-full body, and a long, fruity aftertaste.

Whole beans  I  Weight: 250g

Price

16,90 

Quantity

VAT included

Specifications

Taste profile

blackcurrant, peach, floral

Aroma
Roasting profile
Optimum quality

Store coffee in a cool, dry place. For optimum quality, use within 7 days after opening the bag.

Make coffee at home

All of our coffees are suitable for all methods, but in our opinion this coffee is best expressed by the methods recommended below. Click on the icon to brew your coffee according to the recipe.

Information about coffee

The story of coffee

Estate and Cooperative

In the heart of Kiambu County, Kenya, the Thiririka Farmers Cooperative Society (FCS), established in 1969, has been thriving for decades. More than just a cooperative, it is the largest association of coffee growers in the region and a true backbone of the local community.

Thiririka FCS unites over 2,600 smallholder farmers, each cultivating around 250 coffee trees on plots of less than one hectare. Together, they manage three major factories – Githembe, Kiganjo, and Ndundu – which serve as central hubs for coffee cherry processing.

Among them, Kiganjo Factory stands out. Located near the town of Gatundu, it benefits from a combination of high altitude, stable temperatures, and well-distributed rainfall – ideal conditions for producing high-quality coffee. Kiganjo is particularly crucial during the drying phase, ensuring stable and secure conditions that preserve the beans’ complex aromas.

Varieties

The farms around Kiganjo cultivate Kenya’s most distinctive varieties:

  • SL28 – celebrated for its exceptional sweetness, clean fruit notes, and balanced acidity.

  • SL34 – valued for its depth, rich body, and cup stability.

  • Batian – a newer, disease-resistant hybrid that retains remarkable flavor complexity.

  • Ruiru 11 – another resilient variety, contributing consistency in both yield and cup quality.

The combination of these varieties results in the classic Kenyan profile – juicy, intense, and layered with remarkable complexity.

Processing Method: Fully Washed

Kenya is globally renowned for its fully washed method, which highlights clarity, brightness, and aromatic complexity.

  • Harvesting – Coffee cherries are handpicked at peak ripeness.

  • Floatation and sorting – Cherries are floated in water to remove underripe and damaged beans.

  • Fermentation – After depulping, the beans ferment in tanks for 12–24 hours, depending on conditions, as enzymes break down the mucilage.

  • Washing and soaking – The beans are thoroughly washed in fresh water and then soaked again to enhance vibrancy and acidity.

  • Drying – Finally, the beans are slowly dried on raised African beds for up to 21 days, until they reach the ideal moisture content of 10–12%.

This carefully designed process delivers coffee with a strikingly clean aroma, bright acidity, and refined sweetness.

Grower

Thiririka Farmers Co-operative

Estate

Thiririka Farmers Co-operative

Microlocation

Kiambu, Kenya

Altitude

1800 metre

Country

kenya