{"product_id":"nomad-coffee-karimikui-washed-sl28-sl34-ruiru-11-batian-kenya","title":"Nomad Coffee - Karimikui Washed SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11 \u0026 Batian | Kenya","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKenya — Karimikui Washing Station, Rung'eto Farmers Cooperative Society SL-28, SL-34, Batian \u0026amp; Ruiru-11 (Washed)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTastes Like — 🍵 Black Tea • 🍊 Kumquat • 🍑 Apricot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer: 2,500+ smallholders, Rung'eto Farmers Cooperative Society\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWashing Station: Karimikui\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Ngariama, Kirinyaga, Kenya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarietal: SL-28, SL-34, Batian \u0026amp; Ruiru-11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcess: Washed (Kenyan Washed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAltitude: 1,700–1,900 masl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest: 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast Profile: Filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTRO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom Karimikui, a washing station founded in 1953 on the slopes of Mount Kenya. Black tea leads, with kumquat brightness and an apricot sweetness. In the cup: black tea, kumquat, and apricot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKarimikui is a washing station founded in 1953 in Ngariama, Kirinyaga, on the slopes of Mount Kenya. It belongs to the Rung'eto Farmers Cooperative Society, which groups over 2,500 smallholders. They cultivate SL-28, SL-34, Batian, and Ruiru-11 on plots under one hectare, averaging 300–500 trees per farmer, at 1,700–1,900 masl on fertile volcanic soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a Kenyan Washed process. Cherries are selectively hand-picked and delivered the same day, then floated and visually sorted. They are pulped and fermented for 12–24 hours, washed with clean water, and given an extended 24-hour soak for cup clarity and green coffee longevity. Drying takes place on raised beds with frequent turning, over 7–21 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extended 24-hour soak after washing is the defining step. It's what the station uses for cup clarity and longevity, building the clean black tea and kumquat character behind this cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CUP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClean and bright: black tea structure leads, with kumquat brightness through the middle and an apricot sweetness on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍵 Black Tea 🍊 Kumquat 🍑 Apricot\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nomad Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Filter \/ 250g \/ October 5th","offer_id":58918299795830,"sku":"NOMAD-KARIMIKUI-AND-RUIRU-11-BATIAN-SL28-SL34-WASHED-FIL-250G-OCT05","price":18.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9152\/5021\/files\/karimikui-filtro-cafe-de-especialidad-de-kenia-tostado-en-barcelona-por-nomad-coffee-1-cropped.png?v=1791381844","url":"https:\/\/sigmacoffee.co.uk\/products\/nomad-coffee-karimikui-washed-sl28-sl34-ruiru-11-batian-kenya","provider":"Sigma Coffee UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}