{"product_id":"gout-co-gikira-estate-sl28-sl34-ruiru11-batian-fully-washed-kenya","title":"Goût \u0026 Co - Gikira Estate SL28, SL34, Ruiru11, Batian Fully Washed | Kenya","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKenya — Gikira Estate SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11 \u0026amp; Batian (Fully Washed)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTastes Like — 🫐 Blackcurrant • 🍇 Kyoho Grape • 🫐 Blackberry • 🍬 Brown Sugar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer: Gikira Estate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Othaya, Nyeri, Kenya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarietal: SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11 \u0026amp; Batian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcess: Fully Washed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElevation: 1,800 masl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrop: Picked Oct–Dec 2025, arrived Jun 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTRO\u003c\/strong\u003e From Gikira Estate, at the foot of Mt. Kenya in Othaya — blackcurrant and Kyoho grape sweetness lead, with a blackberry depth and a brown sugar finish. In the cup: blackcurrant, Kyoho grape, blackberry, and brown sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e Established in 1966 along the Gikira River, Gikira Estate spans 15 acres in Othaya, Nyeri County. Nestled at the foot of Africa's second-highest peak, the region's high elevation, abundant rainfall, and mineral-rich volcanic soil create ideal terroir for world-class coffee. Gikira is a proud member of the Kenya Cooperative Coffee Exporters (KCCE), formed in 2009 and representing nearly 4,000 estates and cooperatives. By managing marketing and export directly rather than relying on third parties, KCCE cuts out middlemen — capturing higher profit margins for farmers, providing timely financial support, and empowering sustainable production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e Coffee cherries are meticulously hand-sorted and depulped daily. Following fermentation and thorough rinsing, the parchment dries on raised beds for 2–3 weeks until reaching 10–12% moisture, then rests in perforated bins to stabilise humidity, ensuring freshness during long-distance transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe perforated-bin humidity stabilisation is the defining detail here — it's what preserves the blackcurrant and Kyoho grape brightness during transit, keeping the cup's brown sugar sweetness clean and consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CUP\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and fruit-forward — blackcurrant and Kyoho grape lead, with blackberry depth through the middle, finishing on a brown sugar sweetness. A direct-trade expression of Nyeri's classic profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e 🫐 Blackcurrant 🍇 Kyoho Grape 🫐 Blackberry 🍬 Brown Sugar\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goût \u0026 Co","offers":[{"title":"Filter \/ 100g \/ August 28th","offer_id":58587277001078,"sku":"GOUT-GIKIRA-RUIRU11-FULLY-BATIAN-RUIRU-11-SL28-SL34-WASHED-FIL-100G-AUG28","price":17.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9152\/5021\/files\/Gikira.png-cropped.jpg?v=1788261067","url":"https:\/\/sigmacoffee.co.uk\/de\/products\/gout-co-gikira-estate-sl28-sl34-ruiru11-batian-fully-washed-kenya","provider":"Sigma Coffee UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}