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.
- Producer: Cooperative Guaxupé
- Region: Mogiana
- Type: 100% Arabica
- Roast Profile: Espresso Roast
- Altitude: 950 – 1200 MASL
- Process: Pulped Naturals
- Varieties: Catuaí, Mundo Novo, Tuby, Ruby
- Flavor Notes: White Pepper, Coriander, Pecan Nut
This coffee comes from Cooperative Guaxupé and is a pulped naturals that serves as a great daily driver if you are looking for a coffee that can be consumed without overwhelming the palate. Experience distinct spice notes of white pepper and coriander in the aroma and rounded, nutty flavour notes. Characterized by mild acidity and medium body, this is a great coffee for folks who are looking to explore coffees outside of the fruity and floral spectrums.
Bella Giana was born under the requirement to offer an alternative high-quality Brazilian coffee with 100% traceability to a premium growing region and superior cupping quality. After long and detailed analysis of the green coffee followed by comparative cupping sessions, we identified the ideal coffee from Cooperative Guaxupé.