{"product_id":"sl-ow-coffee-roasters-citrus-bloom-kenya","title":"SL.OW Coffee Roasters - Citrus Bloom | Kenya","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKenya — Githembe Coffee Factory SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11, Batian \"Citrus Bloom\" (Washed AB)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTastes Like — 🍊 Orange • 🍊 Mandarin • 🍋 Yuzu • 🌸 Jasmine\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 Githembe Coffee Factory\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thirika Farmers Co-operative Society\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kiambu County, Kenya\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11, Batian\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washed (AB)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1800 MASL\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. 09, August 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200g \/ 1kg\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTRO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKenya in full bloom. This washed AB from the Githembe Coffee Factory in Kiambu County is bright, vibrant and beautifully aromatic—sweet orange and juicy mandarin up front, a lively hit of yuzu for fresh citrus clarity, and delicate jasmine florals carrying the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLocated in Kiambu County, around 47 kilometres northwest of Nairobi, the Githembe Coffee Factory operates under the Thirika Farmers Co-operative Society. Sitting at approximately 1800 metres above sea level, the factory supports a vibrant coffee-growing community where coffee plays an important role in local employment, education and infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoffee trees thrive beneath Grevillea and indigenous shade trees in rich red volcanic soils. Following harvest, the coffee undergoes meticulous preparation before being slowly sun-dried on tables—a careful process that preserves the quality of the bold AB-grade beans and highlights the classic character of Kenya's celebrated varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Washed (AB) process at Githembe Coffee Factory involves:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e🍒 \u003cstrong\u003eHand-Picking\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ripe cherries carefully selected\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e🔧 \u003cstrong\u003eDe-Pulping\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mechanical removal of skin and mucilage\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Traditional wet fermentation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e🚿 \u003cstrong\u003eWashing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Thorough washing in clean water\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eSun-Drying on Tables\u003c\/strong\u003e — Slow drying that preserves the quality of the bold AB-grade beans\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis meticulous washed process, combined with slow table drying, preserves the classic clarity and vibrancy of Kenya's celebrated SL varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CUP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis washed Kenyan opens with sweet orange and juicy mandarin before a lively hit of yuzu brings fresh citrus clarity. Delicate jasmine florals carry through the cup, creating a clean, elegant finish. Light, expressive and wonderfully refined—the clarity and vibrancy we love in Kenyan coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e🍊 \u003cstrong\u003eOrange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e🍊 \u003cstrong\u003eMandarin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e🍋 \u003cstrong\u003eYuzu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong\u003eJasmine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SL.OW Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"Omni \/ 200g \/ September 7th","offer_id":58716189458806,"sku":"SLOW-CITRUS-BLOOM-OMNI-200G-SEP07","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9152\/5021\/files\/slow-box-citrus-bloom-cropped.png?v=1789400176","url":"https:\/\/sigmacoffee.co.uk\/products\/sl-ow-coffee-roasters-citrus-bloom-kenya","provider":"Sigma Coffee UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}