{"product_id":"kenya-gititu-ab","title":"KENYA GITITU AB Washed Batian, SL-34, Ruiru 11, SL-28","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"de\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry \/ Region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003eKENYA\/\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNyeri County, \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"de\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"de\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBatian, SL-34, Ruiru 11, SL-28\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"de\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003eWashed\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"de\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Tea, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRed currant jam, Roiboos, Sweet orange, Blueberry, juicy and clear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Score:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e87\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"de\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude [MASL]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e1600–1650\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003eWhole beans, 200 grams\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProcessing Protocol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGititu adheres to Kenya’s traditional fully washed processing protocol, which is a critical contributor to the cup clarity and flavor complexity of its coffees:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Cherry Intake \u0026amp; Sorting: Farmers deliver only ripe, hand-picked cherries to the factory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Pulping: Cherries are mechanically pulped using disc pulpers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Fermentation: Mucilage is broken down through overnight fermentation (12–24 hours depending on ambient temperatures).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Washing \u0026amp; Grading: Beans are washed in clean spring water and sorted by density.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. Drying: Parchment is sun-dried on raised beds for 12–21 days depending on weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6. Storage \u0026amp; Milling: Once dried to ~11.5% moisture, parchment is stored in cooperative warehouses before being milled to green bean form for export.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-highlight margin-bottom-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGititu Factory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ember74\" class=\"ember-view\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"expandable-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the central highlands of Kenya's Nyeri County,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAguthi Farmers’ Cooperative Society\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoperates as a key producer of high-quality Arabica coffee, drawing on generations of smallholder farming expertise and ideal agroecological conditions. Located in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTetu district\u003c\/strong\u003e, Aguthi FCS comprises four wet mills (factories):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGititu\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKagumo\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGaaki\u003c\/strong\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMungaria\u003c\/strong\u003e, and supports over 2,000 active members.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong its sites, Gititu Factory consistently produces standout lots that exemplify the complexity and clarity characteristic of Nyeri coffees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGititu Factory:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTetu District, Nyeri County\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1600–1650 meters above sea level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e11–15°C (min), 21–28°C (max)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRainfall:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e~1090 mm annually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoils:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFertile volcanic soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSL28, SL34, Ruiru 11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Acreage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e~190 Ha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnnual Cherry Volume:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e~180,000 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMembers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e393 registered (270 men, 123 women)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOctober–December\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJanuary–May annually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFully washed (wet process), sun-dried on raised beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGititu Factory’s elevation and fertile volcanic soils create optimal conditions for slow cherry maturation, enabling the development of dense, sugar-rich beans. Coffee trees flower from April through June, and the main harvest runs from October to December, with parchment coffee ready for export beginning January.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"joinmaggmma","offers":[{"title":"Metal can 200 grams","offer_id":53837093405009,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 grams vacuum packed","offer_id":53837093437777,"sku":null,"price":35.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/1381\/3841\/files\/Kenya_gititu.png?v=1779454790","url":"https:\/\/joinmaggmma.eu\/products\/kenya-gititu-ab","provider":"Maggmma Beans","version":"1.0","type":"link"}