Nandi County AB - Kenya

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Our first of two very special Kenyan offerings from our friends at Omwani and Lot20 is this beauty, Nandi County AB. We were really pleased with the juiciness of this Kenyan on the cupping table, while still being incredibly soft and gentle to drink. You'll find notes of watermelon and peach cobbler in your brew with this delicious coffee. 
This delicious coffee was grown on Priory Farm, a family owned estate run by the Muge family, and produced by Lot20. Lot 20 are a group that work with a coffee producers from Kericho and Bomet counties in the southern part of the Rift Valley in Kenya. They are passionate about cultivating, fair treatment of producers, and transparent trade.The group has goals to produce delicious coffee that showcases the beauty of their home region. 

Size: 250g
Grind Size: Wholebean

Varietal(s)

Baitan, Ruiri 11, SL28, SL34

Altitude

This coffee was grown at 7000 - 1500 Masl

Best Served

We'd suggest brewing for Filter

Resting

Rest for at least 5 days post roast date

Coffee Origin:

Nandi County, Kenya

This coffee was grown on Priory Farm, a family owned estate run by the Muge family.

Situated on the slopes of Nandi Hills, between Kericho and Nandi County, the 60 acre farm benefits from a unique terroir characterised by extremely hot days and very chilly nights. This distinct climate is influenced by the breeze flowing from Koru Valley in Kericho County.

Priory Farm is dedicated to cultivating the varieties Ruiru 11 and Batian, with Ruiru 11 covering 40 acres and Batian covering 20 acres. This Nandi County washed coffee is an exclusive offering for Omwani.

The exceptional geographical conditions combined with the Muge family's dedicated agronomy practices contribute to the delectable profile of coffee produced at Priory Farm.

The estate also prides itself on its own dry mill, making it one of the more unique operations in Kenya. It boasts unrivalled vertical integration and dedication to quality at all stages of the production process.

Coffee Process:

Washed

Red cherries are picked and freshly sorted before pulping where over-ripe and under-ripe beans are handpicked and separated before processing. Coffees are pulped and allowed to ferment for 36-48 hours.

The fermented coffee is washed with clean running water, soaked in clean water and then dried for 18 days to retain about 11.5% of moisture. Dried parchment coffee is stored in field warehouse until it is transported for further processing to Addis Ababa. The parchment coffee is processed in dry processing warehouse to remove the husks and the clean beans are packaged in bags for export.

Coffee Producer:

Lot20

Lot 20 are a group that work with a coffee producers from Kericho and Bomet counties in the southern part of the Rift Valley in Kenya. They are passionate about cultivating, fair treatment of producers, and transparent trade.The group has goals to produce delicious coffee that showcases the beauty of their home region.

With auction being the main option of selling coffee in Kenya, sourcing transparently can be difficult on a good day, and near impossible on a bad one. Lot 20 however is trying something new: exporting their coffee themselves.

The Flavour Profile:

We take quality seriously, and always strive to bring consistent roasts that are juicy and sweet. With this coffee, you'll find notes of: Peach Cobbler, Watermelon, Sweet.

Additionally, you'll always find a range of offerings at Cairngorm, ranging from vibrant and citric to more creamy and chocolatey. Check below to see how we've categorised this coffee!

Vibrant Syrupy