From cherries of approximately 700 smallholders, this washed lot is from the region of Nyeri. This coffee was processed at the Gatomboya factory, managed by the Barichu Farmers Cooperative Society. 3rd year to get Gatomboya in Sweet Blossom.
AB BARICHU GATOMBOYA #148
200g: Matte blue K-Seal standup coffee bag from Dutch Coffee Pack. Comes with zipper and degassing valve.
500g & 1kg: Kraft paper side gusset bag foil-lined with a degassing valve. Please note that the bag is without a zipper, and it is not resealable after opened.
The Gatomboya factory is located in Konyu, Nyeri, within the Mathira division, at an elevation of 1770 metres above sea level. Established in 1987 under the Mathira FCS, it became part of Barichu FCS in 1996. The factory processes cherries from about 700 smallholders, each averaging 0.4 hectares.
The name "Gatomboya," a Kikuyu word meaning "swamp," refers to the area's swampy terrain, ideal for cultivating arrowroots. Farmers primarily grow SL 28 and SL 34 coffee varieties on rich volcanic soils, alongside other crops like tea, maize, and bananas. Shade trees such as Gravellea, Macadamia, and Eucalyptus are also planted.
