Kenya Peaberry - Marimira - Kenya

Whole Bean
Size: 10oz / 284g
Roast: Light
Recommended Rest: 4-6 weeks from roast date
Tasting Notes: candied grapefruit, blood orange, pomegranate

Origin Details

Region: Murang’a, Kenya
Elevation: 1400-1600m
Producer: Marimira Coffee Factory
Process: Washed
Variety: SL28, k7, Ruiru11, Batian

ABOUT THIS COFFEE AND PRODUCER

Marimira coffee factory started in 1966. The factory currently hosts about 1000 smallholder farmers. It is located in Murang’a West District of Kangema Division’s Muguru region within the Marimira subregion, high on the slopes of the Aberdare Mountain Range. The rains in Marimira area arrive in two seasons, one shorter and one longer. The main crop relies on the longer rainy season that comes between April and May while the fly crop receives its rain between October and November. The area is rich with volcanic red soils at an altitude of 1400-1600 masl. Common varieties here include SL28, K7, Ruiru11, and Batian. After producers carefully hand-pick perfectly ripe cherry, it undergoes wet processing in which it’s pulped and fermented to remove the mucilage. After fermentation, the parchment is washed with fresh water from the Mukungai River and spread onto raised beds for drying. As beans are turned for even drying, any defects get sorted out. The factory is located in an well-preserved ecological region with a broad variety of flora and fauna. The coffee factory and producers have sustainable measures like the use of pits to hold wastewater to prevent contamination, the use of coffee pulp as manure, recirculation of water during pulping, preservation of indigenous tree varieties and wild animals, reduced use of agrochemical and use of I.P.M measures to ensure the beneficial insects are not killed by agro chemicals, safe and effective use of pesticides to avoid environmental pollution e.g. water catchments areas.

Source: Red Fox

WHY WE SELECTED THIS COFFEE

Our first Kenyan release in quite some time – and worth the wait

It’s been a very long time since we’ve launched a Kenyan coffee, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to return with something this vibrant and expressive. Sourced from one of the most distinct and sought-after regions in Kenya, this peaberry lot is everything we love about Kenyan coffee—turned up a notch.

Peaberries are known for their higher intensity, and this one absolutely delivers. From the first sip, you’re met with mouth-watering blood orange, full of deep, rich citrus character. As it opens up, layers of bright red pomegranate and candied grapefruit zest burst through—classic hallmarks of great Kenyan coffees.

If you love bright, sweet citrus with a bold structure and lingering finish, this is the one to grab. We’re excited to bring you our first Kenyan coffee of the season.