Washed Wanjengi Peaberry from Murang’a - Kenya

by Standout

Wanjengi PB is a Kenyan coffee from the Murang'a region, specifically grown on the western slopes of the Aberdare Mountain range. It is known for its fertile red volcanic soil and optimal climate, featuring warm days and cooler nights that allow the beans to develop slowly and accumulate sugars. The coffee is processed using the traditional Kenyan washed method, and is a blend of SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11 and Batian cultivars. Wanjengi is one of four factories operated by the Kahuhia Coffee Growers Cooperative Society (CGCS).    Taste description: The Murang’a region is known for fruit-forward notes with bright, complex acidity. This particular coffee has notes of:  Red plum, stone fruit, mandarin oranges, lime zest with a syrupy body and a crisp rhubarb-like acidity with a complex and long-lasting finish.   Key characteristics: Region: Murang'a, Kenya  Altitude: 1800 meters above sea level  Soil: Fertile red volcanic soil  Process: Traditional Washed  Cultivars: SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11