• Hydrangea - Washed AA - Gatuya
  • Hydrangea - Washed AA - Gatuya
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By Hydrangea Coffee Roasters

Washed AA - Gatuya

£19.95
Origin - Kenya, Gatuya, Muranga
Variety - SL34, SL28, Batian, Ruiru 11 (AA Separation)
Roast - 'Espresso' or 'Filter'
Process Method - Washed

Roast Date (Standard 0-6 Weeks) -

Roast Date (Rested) -

Description

Gatuya – Kenya Washed

Tastes Like: 🍇 Blackcurrant · 🍵 Black Tea · 🍑 Plum

Origin: Gatuya, Murang’a, Kenya
Variety: SL-34, SL-28, Ruiru-11, Batian
Producer: Gatuya F.C.S
Elevation: 1,850 MASL
Process: Washed

About the Farm and the Coffee

The Gatuya Coffee Factory is one of two washing stations managed by the New Murarandia Farmers Cooperative Society, which brings together around 3,500 smallholder producers in the Murang’a region of Kenya.

Each member typically cultivates between 0.2 to 0.3 hectares of land, growing coffee alongside other crops. The farmers deliver freshly picked cherries to the Gatuya factory, where they undergo careful hand-sorting, pulping, and fermentation, followed by a thorough washing and slow drying on raised beds under the Kenyan sun.

The high elevation, fertile volcanic soil, and traditional SL cultivars contribute to the coffee’s vibrant acidity and structured sweetness, resulting in a cup that’s juicy, tea-like, and bursting with fruit.

Expect a classic Kenyan profile — layers of blackcurrant and plum with a refreshing black tea finish and a long, complex aftertaste.

What is the roast recency?

We recommend brewing with beans that are at least two weeks off roast. All beans are roasted to peak flavour at around 6-12 weeks. We have the option to either purchase standard beans (at least 2 weeks but no longer than 6 weeks off roast), or rested beans (at least 7 weeks off roast, no longer than 12 - should we have any left in stock!). For peak flavour, if you are looking to use immediately, we recommend purchasing the rested beans. If you are adding to your rotation of beans, we recommend purchasing the standard and allowing the beans to naturally rest and mature whilst you rotate through other beans.


What does 'Filter' or 'Espresso' Roast mean?

Typically filter is roasted lighter than espresso, though this is not always the case. Several factors play into what brands a Manhattan coffee as 'filter' or 'espresso', which includes the roast profile - i.e. how the beans are roasted, not just how developed a roast it is. It doesn't preclude you from using the beans for espresso though!
Specifications
  • 227g Net