{"product_id":"karagoto-ab-washed-sl28-sl34-batian-ruiru-11","title":"Karagoto AB, Washed SL28, SL34, Batian \u0026 Ruiru 11","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Description: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis coffee has an aroma of\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e plums\u003c\/span\u003e. The taste profile is \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ewarm\u003c\/span\u003e yet \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003evibrant\u003c\/span\u003e, with flavour notes of \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003erosehip\u003c\/span\u003e and a cooling and a texture reminding of black currant lemonde. The coffee has a refreshing, cooling aftertaste\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eColour: \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(222, 181, 232);\"\u003eLight purple  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eCategory: \u003c\/strong\u003eAdventurous \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProducer: \u003c\/strong\u003eKaragoto Factory\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003eNyeri, Central Kenya, on the slopes of Mount Kenya\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVarietal: \u003c\/strong\u003eBatian, SL-28, Ruiru 11, SL-34\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProcessed: \u003c\/strong\u003eJanuary 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying: \u003c\/strong\u003eOn metallic raised beds in 16 days\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCooperative: \u003c\/strong\u003ethe New Tekangu Farmers Cooperative Society (FCS)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElevation:  \u003c\/strong\u003e1708 meters above sea level\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil: \u003c\/strong\u003eMainly Nitisol, red volcanic soil. Nitisols occur in highlands and on volcanic steep slopes. They are developed from volcanic rocks and have better chemical and physical properties than other tropical soils.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProcessing: \u003c\/strong\u003eOnce at the Karagoto factory, the skin and pulp of the cherries are removed in a mechanical pulper. They are then graded by density into three grades by the pulper and fermented separately, depending on the grade, for 24-36 hours under shade. After fermentation the coffees are washed and once again graded by density in the washing channels, after which the coffee is soaked in clean water for 6-12 hours. The coffee is then sun dried between 12 to 20 days depending on the weather condition on African drying beds.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrice transparency: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe FOB paid for this coffee was 11,13 USD\/kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is the last Kenyan being released from the latest harvest, from the lovely Karagoto in Nyeri, on the slopes of Mount Kenya. As you know we love the vibrant taste profile from Kenya. But what also makes this coffee so unique is the accuracy in processing, that truly brings out the character of the coffee and is very consistent to work with as a coffee for both roasters and baristas. The small holding farmers around Karagoto are growing mainly the Batian, SL-28 and SL-34 varietal, from here you can expect a warm cup with vibrant acidity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout coffee production at Karagoto \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIn Kenya a mill\/washingstation\/process station is called a \"factory\". This is just a different culture and wording, but just to clarify that Karagoto is the place where the coffee is being processed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the months of harvest, November to January, the farmers are delivering the coffee to Karagoto factory on the same day as they have done the picking, either by foot or bike. Arriving to Karagoto they are sorting the cherries by hand, separating mature beans from immature beans, this is the first sorting of the beans. All the coffee will be used, but just for different quality. After this the coffee starts to get processed, first being depulped where the outer skin of the cherry and most of the mucilage is removed. The coffee is then fermented, washed and dried on raised beds. What makes coffee in Kenya even more consistent to work with is that the coffee is separated by size, where AA is the biggest and PB the smallest. This doesn't say anything about quality per say, but the different sizes will of course taste different from each other. This is the AB, meaning the second biggest size beans from Karagoto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0235\/7459\/files\/Karagoto_Drop_Coffee.2_large.JPG?v=1545215836\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Karagoto\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Karogoto factory is located quite close to Kieni near the town of Karatina, Nyeri. It's owned by the Tekangu Coffee Farmers’ Cooperative Society, which got its name from combining the names of their three mills: Tegu, Karogoto and Ngunguru. It has seen success in recent years to secured some really great prices for the farmers that deliver their coffee cherries there. Karagoto is managed by Ephraim Maina Muthee, who showed us around when we visited in 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mill is split in half by a road, with the sorting shed and fermentation tanks on the lower side and the drying beds on the upper slope of the hill. Both sides are pretty steep, with a great view of the valley and weaver birds making their homes in the trees around the mill.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0235\/7459\/files\/Karagoto_Drop_Coffee._3_large.JPG?v=1545215803\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHORT FACTS ON KARAGOTO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMill: Karagoto \u003cbr\u003eOwners: Tekangu Coffee Farmers’ Cooperative Society \u003cbr\u003eContributing farmers: 1700+ \u003cbr\u003eAltitude: 1700 m.a.s.l. \u003cbr\u003eNearest town: Karatina \u003cbr\u003eVarietal: Mainly SL28 \u0026amp; SL34 \u003cbr\u003eSize of beans: AB, the second biggest selection of beans\u003cbr\u003eProcessing method: Washed \u003cbr\u003eAverage rainfall: 1500 mm \u003cbr\u003eTemperature range: 12–27°C \u003cbr\u003eSoil type: Well-drained red volcanic soil rich in phosphorus  \u003cbr\u003eFlavour colour: Pink\u003cbr\u003eFlavour profile: Karagoto is a floral and vibrant cup, with a lot of citric acidity. Flavours of yellow grapefruit, black currant and hibiscus. Despite the high acitidy, Karagoto also has a warm character and roundness reminding of good Merlot wine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0235\/7459\/files\/MG_8242_large.JPG?v=1545213710\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drop Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Whole Beans - 250g","offer_id":63531160633674,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true},{"title":"Whole Beans - 1000g","offer_id":63531160666442,"sku":null,"price":770.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Filter\/Bryggmalet - 250g","offer_id":63531160699210,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Filter\/Bryggmalet - 1000g","offer_id":63531160731978,"sku":null,"price":770.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green Beans\/Orostat - 1000g","offer_id":63531160764746,"sku":null,"price":385.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true},{"title":"Whole Beans - 500g","offer_id":63531160797514,"sku":null,"price":410.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Filter\/Bryggmalet - 500g","offer_id":63531160830282,"sku":null,"price":410.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0235\/7459\/files\/KaragotoAB.jpg?v=1789386522","url":"https:\/\/www.dropcoffee.pro\/products\/karagoto-ab-washed-sl28-sl34-batian-ruiru-11","provider":"Drop Coffee Roasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}