The Kiri washing station was established in 1997 and rests on a 5 acres piece of land serving Gitumbi, Kirunyuini, Kerere and Kaboia Villages. Currently it is affiliated to Ngiriambu Farmers Co-operative Society Ltd and it houses the society head office. The Kiri washing station is located in Central Province, Kirinyaga County in Njukiini location of Gichugu Division near Kianyaga town. Its membership currently stands at 1400 of which 1200 are active farmers while 200 are inactive farmers. The area experiences moderate bimodal rainfall of about 1200mm p.a. with temperatures ranging between 13 – 25 degrees. The long rains fall between March-May while the short rains come between October and December. The area experiences a biennial production cycle with the early harvest being from April-June and the late second season being from October-December.
from ₹475.00
- Producers: Rohan Kuriyan, Ashok Kuriyan (Balanoor Plantations)
- Region: Chikmagalur
- Type: 100% Arabica
- Roast Profile: Filter Roast
- Altitude: 1100 – 1400 MASL
- Process: Washed
- Varieties: SL795
- Flavor Notes: Honeydew, Golden Raisin, Citrus Blossom
With a delicate combination of silky texture, bright citrus notes and hints of honeydew melons and golden raisins, this coffee yields a very memorable cup. We’ve carefully tailored the ideal filter roast profile for this coffee that particularly helps it shine in Pourover and Aeropress brewing.
Grown and nurtured in the 50-acre IMO (Organic) Certified Vontekad division of MS Estate, Balanoor Plantations, we are delighted to mention that this lot reflects the relentless hard work and passion of Mr. Ashok Kuriyan and his son Rohan. Being very old friends of ours, we’ve always enjoyed visiting their farms, working with them and roasting their delightful coffees.