Reserve List - Kenya, Mutitu - Espresso Roast
Reserve List - Kenya, Mutitu - Espresso Roast
Mutitu Factory, established in 1963, is in Kirinyaga County on Mount Kenya’s southern slopes. It serves 1,250 smallholder farmers, each with ~½ acre of land growing coffee, macadamia, beans, and corn.
The factory promotes sustainability by using soak pits for wastewater management and encouraging tree planting. Coffee is handpicked, pulped, and undergoes a two-stage fermentation and soaking process, enhancing acidity and flavour complexity.
After washing, beans dry for 5–10 days before milling and storage. The factory also provides training programs to help farmers improve crop quality and adopt sustainable farming practices.
Origin: Kirinyaga
Altitude: 1500-2000 MASL
Varietal: Batian, SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11
Process: Washed
This roast is best suited for espresso brew methods.
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Mutitu Factory, established in 1963, is in Kirinyaga County on Mount Kenya’s southern slopes. It serves 1,250 smallholder farmers, each with ~½ acre of land growing coffee, macadamia, beans, and corn.
The factory promotes sustainability by using soak pits for wastewater management and encouraging tree planting. Coffee is handpicked, pulped, and undergoes a two-stage fermentation and soaking process, enhancing acidity and flavour complexity.
After washing, beans dry for 5–10 days before milling and storage. The factory also provides training programs to help farmers improve crop quality and adopt sustainable farming practices.
Origin: Kirinyaga
Altitude: 1500-2000 MASL
Varietal: Batian, SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11
Process: Washed
This roast is best suited for espresso brew methods.
Tasting Notes
Grilled apple, juicy lime, mild pecan aftertaste, fruit-like sweetness
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