Mel - Kenya GITITU - (Kenya, Washed, SL28/Ruiru11/Batian)

Tasting Notes: Blood orange, Peach, Brown sugar, Bright acidity, Dried tomato

Farm: CWS GITITU COFFEE FACTORY
Country: Kenya
Area: KIAMBU
Process: Washed
Variety: SL28,Ruiru11,Batian 
Altitude: 1,300m

Gititu Factory
Established in 1971, Gititu Factory is a historic coffee processing facility located approximately 47 kilometers from Nairobi, nestled at 1,300 meters elevation on the mountainside. The rich forest environment and distinctive red-black volcanic soil create ideal conditions for producing coffee with remarkable acidity and full body—qualities that the factory takes immense pride in.

Why We Chose This Coffee
Beyond the exceptional flavor profile, we were deeply impressed by the cooperative's unwavering commitment to improving the lives of their local community. Through coffee production, they have created a foundation of hope that supports education initiatives, employment opportunities, and water infrastructure development. Their work demonstrates how specialty coffee can become a catalyst for meaningful community transformation.Japa

Commitment to Excellence and Transparency
The cooperative's dedication to quality improvement is evident through their comprehensive producer training programs and their practice of inviting farmers to participate in Nairobi's coffee auctions. This transparent approach not only enhances coffee quality but also empowers farmers with direct market knowledge and fair compensation.

More Than Coffee
Every cup from Githitu Factory represents decades of trust-building and collaborative effort between the land and its people. It embodies the remarkable story of how a community has leveraged their natural resources and collective determination to create both exceptional coffee and lasting positive change.

This coffee is a testament to what can be achieved when quality, community, and sustainability work hand in hand.