Kenya
Gakuyu-ini Factory, Krinyaga County
Our Gakuyu AA comes from the Gakuyu-ini Factory in Kirinyaga County, at the foot of the majestic Mount Kenya. The region is renowned for its fertile volcanic soils and ideal conditions for high-quality coffee. Gakuyu-ini is one of the best-paying coffee factories in Kenya and part of the Thirikwa Farmers’ Cooperative Society. A dedicated team of professionals ensures top quality every day – from the farmers’ cherries to the finished bean. Training programs and modern collection centers for farmers guarantee that every step is carried out perfectly. The result: an exquisite Kenyan coffee with character, reflecting the passion and care of its origin.
Variety & Processing
SL 28 & SL34
Process: Washed
 
The farmers in Kirinyaga mainly cultivate SL28 and SL34, supplemented by Ruiru 11, on fertile volcanic soils with ample rainfall. The harvest, which takes place between October and December, is processed using the washed method: cherries are picked in the morning, fermented, washed, and hand-sorted by density. The beans are dried evenly on raised beds before being transported to the dry mill.
Red Currant
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Cherry Candy
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Fresh Gooseberry
Description
Gakuyu AA
Gakuyu Filter Coffee – Kenya’s Clarity in the Cup
Discover the taste of the southern slopes of Mount Kenya: Our Gakuyu coffee comes from the Gakuyu-ini Factory in Kirinyaga, hand-processed by over 1,500 dedicated smallholder farmers. This washed Kenya AA delights with vibrant clarity and expression: juicy red currants, sweet cherry notes, and a refreshing hint of gooseberry create a complex, balanced flavor experience. A filter coffee full of character – perfect for anyone who loves high-quality specialty coffees with structure and finesse.
Details
  • Microlot from Kenya
  • Process: washed
  • Filter Roast
  • Flavour Profile: Red currant x Cherry Candy x Gooseberry
  • 100% Arabica coffee, freshly and gently hand-roasted in Berlin-Mitte
  • Available sizes: 250 g, 500 g or 1 kg – whole beans or ground on request for espresso machine
  • Climate-neutral shipping with DHL GoGreen
    Pickup on site:
  • Pickup address: Röststätte, Ackerstr. 173, 10115 Berlin
  • After placing your order, you will receive a pickup confirmation via email (please also check your spam folder)
  • Pickup with email confirmation possible: Monday–Friday between 9:30 and 18:00

Important note on ground coffee:
Please note that we cannot offer a universal grind size for espresso machines. The optimal grind must be individually adjusted to each machine, as factors such as basket size, pump and brewing pressure, and temperature vary significantly depending on the model. We therefore always recommend buying whole beans and adjusting the grind size yourself according to your setup.

Important note on returns:
Ground coffee is excluded from returns, as it is ground exclusively at the customer’s request. Thank you for your understanding.

Sustainable cultivation and a commitment to quality
Similar to wine, the origin, cultivation, and careful harvesting form the foundation of a specialty coffee. For our coffees, we use only fully ripe, handpicked 100% Arabica beans, as this labor-intensive manual harvest is a key quality criterion. Our high-altitude coffees are natural products grown sustainably in shaded forest gardens, helping to preserve the biodiversity of the region. At higher, cooler altitudes, the coffee cherries can ripen slowly in nutrient-rich, fertile soils. Under these optimal climatic conditions near the equator, the coffee plants have more time to develop their characteristic and fruity aromas.  
Freshly roasted by hand
All Röststätte coffees are gently roasted by hand in Berlin to allow their natural aromas to fully develop without creating unwanted acidity. To achieve a pronounced body and a versatile flavor profile in the cup, our roasting approach aims to highlight and precisely express the unique characteristics of each variety, farm, and origin. Our goal is to unlock the full potential of the green coffee through our roasting style and to honor the valuable work of the producers in the growing regions. These are our quality principles – from source to the final cup.

Espresso Recipe

Calibrated by Head Barista Valeriia Kutuzova
Standard espresso machine temperature setting: 93.5°C
Requirements: 18 g basket, double spout portafilter

Recipe

Dose in 19g
Extraction time in seconds 28
Dose out 38g

Freezing Date

22-33 Days after Roast Date

Taste Balance

Sweetness (low to high) Medium -High (fruchtig)
Acidity (low to high) Medium
Bitterness (low to high) Low
Texture  Silky, Juicy
Weight (low to high) Medium 
Finish (short to long lasting) Long

Flavour

Rhabarber, Orange Jam, dunkle Schokolade, Papaya, Cranberry

Milkweight

Normal milk & Oat milk 110g 

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+49 30 4050 1650
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