Kenya Kioru AA كينيا كيورو

Net Weight 250g  الوزن الصافي ٢٥٠ جرام

Florals | Brown sugar | Raisins | Black plum

Farm: Kioru

Varietal: SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11

Processing: Natural

Altitude: 1,632 meters above sea level

Owner: Kioru FCS

Town / City: Kandara

Region: Murang'a County

Country: Kenya

The Story Behind This Coffee

Kioru farm is an independent farm owned by the FCS with its own processing facilities. Kioru was named after a village in the area and strangely translates to mean ‘bad’ in the local Kikuyu language. Situated at roughly 1,632 meters above sea level, the region where the farm is located is defined by its bright red soils, full of rich nutrients for coffee trees. The high altitude allows for cool temperatures and ideal rainfall for the slow maturation of coffee cherries. The staff will add manure, compost, coffee pulp and green manure to enrich their soil. After the ripe cherries are harvested, they are delivered to the mill. Once the cherries reach the mill, they are sorted and then dispersed on raised beds. The cherries remain here to dry in the open sun for 2 – 4 weeks, or until the moisture content reaches 12 – 13%. In order to prevent the growth of mold, the cherries are regularly raked, which also ensures an even drying.