Category Archives: Kenya
May & June 2013 Cupping Events
London in Review Thank you to The Association and Prufrock Coffee for being such excellent hosts for our recent cupping events! To recap: Our focus during the Association cupping were the Hacienda La Esmeralda Special auction lots. The Peterson family produces separate lots based on geographic areas, microclimates and picking dates
May & June 2013 Cupping Events
London in Review Thank you to The Association and Prufrock Coffee for being such excellent hosts for our recent cupping events! To recap: Our focus during the Association cupping were the Hacienda La Esmeralda Special auction lots. The Peterson family produces separate lots based on geographic areas, microclimates and picking dates
London Again! April 23-24
London has become a second home for us at the Collaborative – especially at Prufrock Coffee, which has now welcomed and helped us co-host several cuppings since the very beginning. We have cupped some fantastic coffees and met some great
London Again! April 23-24
London has become a second home for us at the Collaborative – especially at Prufrock Coffee, which has now welcomed and helped us co-host several cuppings since the very beginning. We have cupped some fantastic coffees and met some great
Update from Nairobi, Kenya – February 2013
We have known for a while that the 2013 harvest would be a little later than last year; the crop smaller. As a result, we have been expecting improved quality from last year: more intensity in flavor and better processing.
Update from Nairobi, Kenya – February 2013
We have known for a while that the 2013 harvest would be a little later than last year; the crop smaller. As a result, we have been expecting improved quality from last year: more intensity in flavor and better processing.
Factory Profile: Tegu
Name: Tegu Factory Affiliated to: Tekangu Farmers Cooperative Society Province: Central District: Mathira West Location: Kirimukuyu Sub-location: Giaituu Nearest Town/Centre: Karatina Annual Rainfall (mm): 1035 Altitude (masl): 1750 Producers: Male: 601; Female: 262; Total: 863 Number of Trees: 150 Annual
Factory Profile: Tegu
Name: Tegu Factory Affiliated to: Tekangu Farmers Cooperative Society Province: Central District: Mathira West Location: Kirimukuyu Sub-location: Giaituu Nearest Town/Centre: Karatina Annual Rainfall (mm): 1035 Altitude (masl): 1750 Producers: Male: 601; Female: 262; Total: 863 Number of Trees: 150 Annual
Factory Profile: Gatomboya
Name: Gatomboya Factory Affiliated to: Barichu Farmers Cooperative Society Province: Central District: Mathira East Location: Peter Ciira Sub-location: Githima Nearest Town/Centre: Karatina Annual Rainfall (mm): 800 Altitude (masl): 1763 Producers: Male – 619; Female – 431; Total: 1050 Average Number
Factory Profile: Gatomboya
Name: Gatomboya Factory Affiliated to: Barichu Farmers Cooperative Society Province: Central District: Mathira East Location: Peter Ciira Sub-location: Githima Nearest Town/Centre: Karatina Annual Rainfall (mm): 800 Altitude (masl): 1763 Producers: Male – 619; Female – 431; Total: 1050 Average Number
Factory Profile: Karatina
Name: Karatina Factory Affiliated to: Barichu Farmers Cooperative Society Province: Central District: Mathira East Location: Mathira Sub-location: Karindundu Nearest Town/Centre: Karatina Average rainfall (mm): +800 Altitude (masl): 1763 Producers: Male: 885; Female: 515; Total: 1400 Average Number of Trees per
Factory Profile: Karatina
Name: Karatina Factory Affiliated to: Barichu Farmers Cooperative Society Province: Central District: Mathira East Location: Mathira Sub-location: Karindundu Nearest Town/Centre: Karatina Average rainfall (mm): +800 Altitude (masl): 1763 Producers: Male: 885; Female: 515; Total: 1400 Average Number of Trees per
Factory Profile: Kieni
Name: Kieni Factory Affiliated to: Mugaga Farmers Cooperative Society Province: Central District: Mathira East Location: Konyu Sub-location: Mukore Nearest Town/Centre: Karatina Annual Rainfall (mm): 1175 Altitude (masl): 1818 Producers: Male: 778; Female: 250; Total: 1028 Average Number of Trees per
Factory Profile: Kieni
Name: Kieni Factory Affiliated to: Mugaga Farmers Cooperative Society Province: Central District: Mathira East Location: Konyu Sub-location: Mukore Nearest Town/Centre: Karatina Annual Rainfall (mm): 1175 Altitude (masl): 1818 Producers: Male: 778; Female: 250; Total: 1028 Average Number of Trees per
Factory Profile: Karagoto
Name: Karagoto Factory Affiliated to: Tekangu Farmers Cooperative Society Province: Central District: Mathira West Location: Kirimukuyu Sub-location: Thiu Nearest Town/Centre: Karatina Annual Rainfall (mm): 1024 Altitude (masl): 1700 Producers: Male: 1059; Female: 518; Total: 1577 Average Number of Trees per
Factory Profile: Karagoto
Name: Karagoto Factory Affiliated to: Tekangu Farmers Cooperative Society Province: Central District: Mathira West Location: Kirimukuyu Sub-location: Thiu Nearest Town/Centre: Karatina Annual Rainfall (mm): 1024 Altitude (masl): 1700 Producers: Male: 1059; Female: 518; Total: 1577 Average Number of Trees per
Factory Profile: Ngunguru
Name: Ngunguru Affiliated to: Tekangu Farmers Cooperative Society Province: Central District: Nyeri Location: Kirimukuyu Sub-location: Kirima Nearest Town/Centre: Karatina Annual Rainfall (mm): 950 Altitude (masl): 1600 Producers: Male – 524; Female – 232; Total: 756 Average Number of Trees per
Factory Profile: Ngunguru
Name: Ngunguru Affiliated to: Tekangu Farmers Cooperative Society Province: Central District: Nyeri Location: Kirimukuyu Sub-location: Kirima Nearest Town/Centre: Karatina Annual Rainfall (mm): 950 Altitude (masl): 1600 Producers: Male – 524; Female – 232; Total: 756 Average Number of Trees per
Kenya: The Final (for now) Word
Before we get into the following, I want to make note that much of the previous two posts, as well as what will follow in this one, is necessarily detailed. We are being detailed in an effort to be transparent.
Kenya: The Final (for now) Word
Before we get into the following, I want to make note that much of the previous two posts, as well as what will follow in this one, is necessarily detailed. We are being detailed in an effort to be transparent.
