Region: Kiambu County

Producer: Karatu Coffee Factory 

Process: Fully Washed and Sun Dried          

Varietal: SL28
Profile: Bright Acidity, medium body, silky texture with a clean finish. 
Tastes Like: Black Tea, chocolate, grapefruit, winey
Recommended For: All soft brew methods 

Karatu Coffee Factory is located in Central Province, Thika District in Ndarugu close to Gatundu town. It was established in 1965 and rests on an 11 acres piece of land serving Karatu, Gitwe, Kibiru and Kigaa Villages. Currently it is affiliated to the Gitwe Farmer Co-operative Society with an active 700 farmers. After harvesting, coffee is delivered to the factory and undergoes the wet processing method. Water is pumped from the Rwabura river to the reservoir tanks for pulping. Coffee in then dried on traditional raised beds before being sent for milling.