{"product_id":"malaki-estate-florence-and-jessica-marigi-washed-kenya-kenya","title":"Malaki Estate - Florence and Jessica Marigi - Washed Kenya - Kenya","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhole Bean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Rest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4-6 weeks from roast date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclementine, goji berry, cantaloupe, rooibos tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Kiambu, Kenya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 1900m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Florence and Jessica Marigi, Malaki Estate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Washed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: SL-28, SL-34\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABOUT THIS COFFEE AND PRODUCER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMalaki Estate is a historic family-owned coffee farm located in Githunguri, Kiambu County, on the fertile western slopes of Kenya’s Aberdare Range.  Established in 1959 by Edward Marigi and now managed by his wife, Florence Mukuhi Marigi, and their daughter Jessica, the estate stands out as one of the few remaining farms dedicated exclusively to traditional Kenyan coffee varieties. Situated at over 1,900 meters above sea level, Malaki benefits from rich red volcanic soils, abundant annual rainfall of approximately 1,500 mm, and cool temperatures ranging between 13°C and 24°C,creating ideal conditions for producing exceptional specialty coffee. Alongside coffee, the family maintains small-scale dairy, macadamia, and avocado production, reflecting a diversified and sustainable farming approach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate cultivates SL28 and SL34 varieties. The region experiences two harvest seasons each year, with an early crop harvested between April andJune and a second harvest from October to December. This bimodal production cycle allows careful attention to cherry selection and harvesting,ensuring that only fully ripe cherries enter the processing system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing harvest, the coffee is processed using the traditional washed method. Cherries are pulped and fermented for 36 to 48 hours, depending on climatic conditions, before being thoroughly washed and transferred to raised drying beds. The parchment coffee is dried slowly over approximately 14 days, during which it is regularly turned to promote even moisture distribution and carefully hand-sorted to remove defects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, Malaki Estate represents a unique combination of heritage, family stewardship, and commitment to quality. Guided by Florence and Jessica, with support from other family members, the farm continues to build on decades of coffee-growing tradition while focusing on producing coffees that express the exceptional terroir of the Aberdare region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHY WE SELECTED THIS COFFEE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePure SL-28 and SL-34 lots have become increasingly difficult to find in Kenya, so we were excited to learn about Malaki Estate and their approach to preserving traditional Kenyan varieties while maintaining a strong focus on quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis lot offers a clear expression of the qualities we look for in Kenyan coffees. The first sip brings refined, sweet clementine alongside a distinct red goji berry character with lots of lovely bright acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs it develops, the acidity gives way to a round cantaloupe-like sweetness that becomes more prominent through the back half of the palate. The finish settles into a gentle rooibos tea character, adding a soft, herbal quality to the lingering sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a particularly clear and approachable expression of SL-28 and SL-34, and a nice opportunity to taste these classic Kenyan varieties on their own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moonwake Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"227g \/ 8oz","offer_id":54574900543772,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":54574900576540,"sku":null,"price":87.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.2kg \/ 5lb","offer_id":54574900609308,"sku":null,"price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/4199\/0172\/files\/Malaki_Estate_Washed_Kenya_Assets_Web.png?v=1789592040","url":"https:\/\/moonwakecoffeeroasters.com\/products\/malaki-estate-florence-and-jessica-marigi-washed-kenya-kenya","provider":"Moonwake Coffee Roasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}