KenyaSeveral co-operatives - Smallholder farms - Ruiru, SL 28, Batian - Washed
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596,00 kr./kg
149,00 kr. for 250 g · about 10,73 kr. for an 18 g espresso dose
Price observed 5 Nov 2026. This is the bag, not the basket: delivery is not included.
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What Andersen & Maillard says about this coffee
Kenya
Ruiru, SL 28, Batian
Washed
Raspberry, red currant, floral
Muthua-Ini Factory is part of Mutheka Coffee Farmers Society (FCS), which has over 500 active farming members across six cooperative groups. Located in Nyeri County, east of the Aberdare Mountains, the factory serves local smallholder farmers who deliver coffee cherries for processing and regional bulking. The area’s red volcanic soils, annual rainfall of around 1,200 mm, elevation of 1,675 metres, and cool temperatures of 13-26°C provide ideal conditions for coffee production. Farmers receive training and access to demonstration plots promoting best agricultural practices.
Ripe cherries are hand sorted before wet processing, where the fruit is pulped, and the beans are then fermented overnight to remove remaining sugars. Afterwards, the coffee is washed and dried on raised beds for 7-15 days, depending on weather and processing volumes. Wastewater is treated in soaking pits and partially recirculated to conserve water.
The factory receives support from Coffee Management Services (CMS), which provides farmer training, access to inputs, and sustainable farming guidance. An agronomist supports farmers in improvi…
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Variety
“Ruiru, SL 28, Batian Washed Raspberry, red currant, floral Muthua-Ini Factory is part of Mutheka Coffee Farmers Society (FCS), which has over 500 active farming members across six cooperative groups.” the roaster’s page (opens in a new tab)
Country of origin
“Kenya Ruiru, SL 28, Batian Washed Raspberry, red currant, floral Muthua-Ini Factory is part of Mutheka Coffee Farmers Society (FCS), which has over 500 active farming members across six cooperative groups.” the roaster’s page (opens in a new tab)
Region
“Located in Nyeri County, east of the Aberdare Mountains, the factory serves local smallholder farmers who deliver coffee cherries for processing and regional bulking.” the roaster’s page (opens in a new tab)
Processing
“Washed Raspberry, red currant, floral Muthua-Ini Factory is part of Mutheka Coffee Farmers Society (FCS), which has over 500 active farming members across six cooperative groups.” the roaster’s page (opens in a new tab)
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