SCA Score: 87

Profile:

Region: Kabare, Nyeri
Growing Altitude: 1600 – 1900+ m
Arabica Variety: SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11
Milling Process: Washed

Tasting notes
Citric, smooth, black tea, lemon + lime, rhubarb

Kiamabara Coffee Factory is located in the town of Kabare in the Gichugu division, Mathira East sub-county, Gachuki location in Nyeri County also near near Karatina Town, and together with Gatina it comprises the Mugaga Farmer Cooperative Society (FCS). Kiamabara factory was established in 1995 following the split of the much larger Mathira F.C.S. It is affiliated to the Mugaga farmers’ cooperative society. There are now around 3000 active members of this factory and each member has on average around half a hectare of land for coffee growing alongside macadamia, beans, banana and maize. Kiamabara Coffee Factory experiences moderate bimodal rainfall and temperatures here range from 13 to 24 degrees year round. The region has deep, fertile well drained red volcanic soils which are ideal for coffee production. The long rains fall between March-May, while the short rains come between October and December. The area experiences a biennial production cycle with the early harvest being from April-June and the late second season being from October-December.