{"product_id":"three-marks-coffee-kamavindi-kamathura-washed-kenya","title":"Three Marks Coffee - Kamavindi Kamathura - Washed | Kenya","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKenya — Kamavindi Coffee \"Kamathura\" Batian, Ruiru 11, SL28, SL34 (Washed)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTastes Like — 🫐 Raspberry • 🍵 Black Tea • 🍮 Crème Brûlée\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kamavindi Coffee (Smallholder Farmers)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Stations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kathande, Kanja, Miiri and Giakanja Factories\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Embu, Kenya\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Batian, Ruiru 11, SL28, SL34\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1650–1800 MASL\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Espresso \/ Filter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250g \/ 1kg\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTRO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKamathura is a name coined from two words: \"KAMA\" for Kamavindi, and \"THURA,\" which means \"select\" or \"selection\" in the native languages around Mount Kenya. Kamathura, therefore, means \"Kamavindi's Selection\"—a lot thoughtfully created with quality in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKamavindi Coffee is a family run business in Embu, Kenya, founded in 1958 and now operating its own training centre and cupping lab. Through their Kamavindi Coffee Lab initiative, they train cooperative societies and factories on processing and post-harvest practices, as well as help them connect directly to international buyers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach individual component of this lot is cupped, graded and selected based on profile and score, with only those meeting strict standards included. Farmers whose coffees are selected are then offered a premium for that quality, reflecting Kamavindi's commitment to rewarding excellence at the smallholder level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Washed process across Kathande, Kanja, Miiri and Giakanja Factories involves:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e🍒 \u003cstrong\u003eHand-Picking\u003c\/strong\u003e — Only ripe red cherries delivered to each factory\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e👁️ \u003cstrong\u003eSorting and Floating\u003c\/strong\u003e — Density sorting before pulping\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e🔧 \u003cstrong\u003eEvening Pulping\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pulping takes place in the evening after sorting is completed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e🧪 \u003cstrong\u003eFirst Fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e — 20 hours dry fermentation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e🚿 \u003cstrong\u003eIntermediate Wash\u003c\/strong\u003e — Removes mucilage between fermentation stages\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e🧪 \u003cstrong\u003eSecond Fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e — A further 20–24 hours in fermentation tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e🚿 \u003cstrong\u003eFinal Washing and Grading\u003c\/strong\u003e — Thorough washing following second fermentation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eRaised Bed Drying\u003c\/strong\u003e — 14–21 days, depending on weather\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis meticulous double fermentation process, combined with strict lot selection, creates the refined balance of fruit and richness that defines Kamathura.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CUP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBright raspberry leads the cup, layered with delicate black tea and a rounded crème brûlée sweetness. 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