Coffee origin and summary information

Muranga County has cool temperatures and fertile central highlands, lying between the Eastern base of the Aberdare (Nyandarua) Range, which forms part of the Eastern end of the Great Rift Valley, and the South-Western slopes of Mt. Kenya. The county is around 120km North west of the capital of Nairobi.

Coffee Stats

Region: Murang'a County 

Growing Altitude: 1900 MASL+

Variety: Batian, Ruiru 11, SL28, SL34

Harvest Period: twice yearly

Milling Process: Fully Washed

Aroma: Citrus

Flavour: Dark caramel, blackcurrant, grape, lemon.

Body: Full

Acidity: High

Target Roast Profile

Charge Temp: 198
Roast Duration: 10-12 mins
First Crack: 8:30 mins / 200c
Drop Temp: 210c

Roaster notes

High temp to drying phase

Medium heat to end of malliard

High heat to first crack with increased airflow

Low heat prior to first crack with 15-20% development time