{"product_id":"coffee-collective-gichathaini-washed-ethiopia","title":"Coffee Collective - Gichathaini Washed | Ethiopia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKenya — Gichathaini Factory SL28, SL34, Ruiru11 \u0026amp; Batian (Washed)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTastes Like — 🍇 Gooseberry • 🌿 Rhubarb • 🍇 Sea Buckthorn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer: Gikanda FCS (1,850 farmers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory: Gichathaini\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Nyeri, Kenya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarietal: SL28, SL34, Ruiru11 \u0026amp; Batian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcess: Washed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAltitude: 1,600–1,900 masl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice Paid: $16.50 USD\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTRO\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic and fresh — a top-performing factory from Gikanda FCS in Nyeri, with 1,850 farmers behind it. Gooseberry and rhubarb tartness lead, with a sea buckthorn brightness running throughout. In the cup: gooseberry, rhubarb, and sea buckthorn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e Gichathaini is a member factory of Gikanda FCS in Nyeri, Kenya, serving 1,850 farmers. With a new dry mill and meticulous fermentation and drying techniques, their SL28, SL34, Ruiru11, and Batian coffees maintain exceptional clarity and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e This lot is Washed, a method that removes the fruit before fermentation and drying — allowing the varietal mix's naturally tart, acidic character to come through with clarity, supported by Gichathaini's meticulous fermentation and drying protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CUP\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic and fresh — gooseberry and rhubarb tartness up front, with a sea buckthorn brightness carrying through the finish. Exceptional clarity from one of Nyeri's top-performing factories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e 🍇 Gooseberry 🌿 Rhubarb 🍇 Sea Buckthorn\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coffee Collective","offers":[{"title":"Filter \/ 250g \/ August 12th","offer_id":58537956376950,"sku":"CC-GICHATHAINI-BATIAN-RUIRU-11-SL28-SL34-WASHED-FIL-250G-AUG12","price":17.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Filter \/ 250g \/ August 17th","offer_id":58538654728566,"sku":"CC-GICHATHAINI-BATIAN-RUIRU-11-SL28-SL34-WASHED-FIL-250G-AUG17","price":17.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9152\/5021\/files\/Gichathaini250gfront_48352d08-80e7-4ef5-8308-306aee51075e.png-cropped.png?v=1787672459","url":"https:\/\/sigmacoffee.co.uk\/de\/products\/coffee-collective-gichathaini-washed-ethiopia","provider":"Sigma Coffee UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}