Kenya Ichamama AA - Washed

 85pts: Tasting notes of orange, blackcurrant, apricot, dark grape, sugar cane

Area: Nyeri County, Central Region
Producer: Othaya Farmer’s Co-Op
Varietal: SL28 / SL 34
Process: Washed
Altitude: 1800m

The Ichamama wet mill processes coffee grown in the rich, fertile lands of Nyeri County. The red volcanic soils in this famous coffee growing region result in thick and sweet fruit, which ultimately gives the vibrant flavours of Kenya that the world over has quickly grown to love and demand. This wet mill is located north of the country’s capital, and not too far from the base of Mount Kenya, near the town of Othaya, but the cherries come from farmers all across the Othaya region who are part of the Othaya Farmer’s Co-operative Society. Coffee cherries come from over 780 smallholder farmers, of which over 270 are women. The average temperature in the area ranges 13-26ºC, making it ideal for mature cherry growth. Across the harvesting calendar, including the main harvest and the fly crop, the Ichamama wet mill processes 493 tonnes of cherry. Typical varieties include SL 28, SL 34 and Ruiru 11. This high volume of cherries is all hand picked, delivered and then hand sorted at the mill to remove defects and ensure a consistent lot for higher quality batches.