Kenya - Karani AA (Washed)

Name: Karani AA

Country: Kenya

Region: Kabare, Kirinyaga

Varietal: SL28, SL34

Process: Washed

Elevation: 1,550 - 1,600 MASL

Tasting Notes: Mango Lassi, Red Currant, White Tea

A classically refreshing Kenya with a creamy body, notes of mango and red currant, and a white tea finish.

Situated at the foothills of Mt. Kenya, Karani Factory lies in the Kabare area of Gichugu Division, approximately 112 km northeast of Nairobi. It is part of Kirinyaga County, whose name is derived from the Kikuyu word for Mt. Kenya “the crest of whiteness”, referencing the mountain’s snow-capped peaks.

Established in 1998, Karani is one of 10 wet mills operated by the Kabare Farmers’ Cooperative Society. Today, 600 smallholder members deliver cherries to the factory, jointly cultivating around 134,000 coffee trees over a combined 175 hectares. Most farmers manage plots smaller than one hectare.

The factory processes mainly SL28 and SL34, Kenya’s most celebrated varieties. The region’s volcanic soil, cool climate, and altitude ranging from 1,550 to 1,600 MASL, foster optimal growing conditions. Cherries are hand-harvested and fully washed at the factory, ensuring a bright, clean, and complex cup profile typical of the region.

Varieties

• SL28: Bred by Scott Agricultural Laboratories in 1931, SL28 is known for exceptional cup quality, drought resilience, and broad leaves with copper-tipped shoots.
• SL34: A high-yielding selection from French Mission Bourbon, SL34 features bronze-tipped leaves and is adaptable to varying rainfall conditions. Together, SL28 and SL34 account for 95% of coffee production.

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Please note: We roast to order three times a week. Your order will ship as promptly as possible, with the freshest roast possible. You will receive a notification when your order has been shipped.

If you have any questions, please contact us at  orders@theorycoffee.com