Region: Nyeri Country, Njuriga
Variety: SL28, SL34
Process: Anaerobic natural
Altitude: 1700-1800m
Notes: Strawberry, kiwi, cocoa.

The Njuriga Washing Station is located in Nyeri County, one of Kenya’s most renowned coffee-growing regions. Since its establishment in 1999, the station has worked closely with local producers who deliver their coffee cherries for processing.

The farms supplying cherries to Njuriga are situated at elevations of 1700 to 1780 meters above sea level. These small-scale farms cultivate exceptional coffee varieties such as SL28, Ruiru 11, and SL24, which thrive in the region’s nutrient-rich clay soils.

Njuriga Washing station, in Nyeri County, Kenya, is a cooperative washing station which started operation back in 1999 and is now run by Pauline Mumbi Karim. Currently they have 470 members and function by consolidating all farmers fresh harvest and creating a wide range of processed lots. This is very unique regarding Kenya’s strong tradition around washed coffee only. As for anything small batch, Pauline and her team takes an effort in making these exceptional coffees.

This particular lot is processed using the Anerobic natural (dry) method, a technique that is rare in Kenya. In this process, coffee cherries are first anaerobically fermented in sealed tanks and then dried whole in the sun on raised beds, requiring little to no water. The cherries are carefully raked and turned to ensure even drying. Through this process, the natural sugars and flavors of the cherry are transferred to the bean, resulting in a distinct natural coffee taste. Natural Kenyas are not often available, so be surprised by this coffee with its beautiful sweetness and creamy body.