{"product_id":"poma-coffee-karinga-washed-peaberry-kenya","title":"POMA Coffee - Karinga Washed Peaberry | Kenya","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKenya — Karinga Washing Station Domestic Varieties Peaberry (Washed)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTastes Like — 🍒 Juicy Fruit • 🍷 Winey Acidity • 🫐 Rich \u0026amp; Dark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Karinga Washing Station\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kiambu County, Kenya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domestic Varieties (Peaberry)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,840 MASL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrying:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 days on raised beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Core Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTRO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA peaberry lot from the Karinga Washing Station in Kiambu County — a classic and full expression of Kenyan coffee at its finest, from rich red volcanic soils and the celebrated domestic varieties that have defined this origin's global reputation. Juicy, rich, and winey, with the unmistakable character that only the best Kenyan washed coffees deliver. In the cup: juicy fruit, winey acidity, and a rich, dark berry depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaringa Washing Station is located in Kiambu County — one of Kenya's most historically significant and respected coffee-growing regions, on the fertile volcanic slopes surrounding Nairobi. The station processes cherry from surrounding smallholder producers farming the domestic varieties — SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11, and Batian — that have formed the backbone of Kenya's specialty identity for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSL28 and SL34, developed by Scott Agricultural Laboratories in the 1930s, are responsible for the bold berry acidity, full body, and complex fruit character that define Kenya's finest lots. Ruiru 11 and Batian, developed by the Coffee Research Institute of Kenya for disease resistance, contribute additional sweetness and structural complexity. At 1,840 MASL in Kiambu's cool, mineral-rich growing environment, these varieties produce the deep sweetness, vibrant acidity, and juicy, rich mouthfeel that have made Kenyan coffee so internationally celebrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis peaberry separation — the naturally occurring single, rounded bean that forms when only one seed develops inside the cherry rather than the usual two — is prized for its concentrated sweetness and vibrant character, qualities that are fully evident in this lot's rich, juicy, and unmistakably Kenyan profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Washed process at Karinga involves:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🍒 Hand-picking — Cherries selectively harvested at peak ripeness by surrounding smallholder producers 🔧 Pulping — Outer skin removed before fermentation 🧪 Fermentation — Beans fermented to break down remaining mucilage 💧 Washing \u0026amp; soaking — Thoroughly washed and soaked in clean water — a classic Kenyan step that builds brightness and clarity ☀️ Raised-bed drying — Dried on raised beds for 22 days to optimal moisture content 🔍 Peaberry separation — Screen-sorted to isolate the naturally rounded peaberry beans as a distinct lot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 22-day raised-bed drying is the defining step — a patient, extended drying period that allows the concentrated sweetness and winey fruit character of the peaberry beans to develop fully and evenly, producing the juicy, rich mouthfeel and vibrant acidity that define this classic Kenyan expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CUP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic and richly expressive washed Kenyan peaberry from one of Kiambu's most respected washing stations — juicy fruit brightness, a rich and deep berry character, and a winey acidity that is unmistakably Kenyan. Grown on volcanic soils, washed with care, and dried with patience. Kenya at its most elemental.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🍒 Juicy Fruit 🍷 Winey Acidity 🫐 Rich \u0026amp; Dark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"POMA Coffee","offers":[{"title":"200g \/ June 23rd","offer_id":58143343477110,"sku":"POMA-KARINGA-PEABERRY-WASHED-FIL-JUN23","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9152\/5021\/files\/ilse_logo_1_-27-cropped.jpg?v=1782299056","url":"https:\/\/sigmacoffee.co.uk\/products\/poma-coffee-karinga-washed-peaberry-kenya","provider":"Sigma Coffee UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}