ROAST: Medium - Light
REGION: Kirinyaga
ALTITUDE: 1700+ MASL
VARIETAL: SL28 + SL34
PROCESSING METHOD: WashedDRYING METHOD: Sun-dried on raised beds 14-21 days
NOTES: Black Currants + Plum + Peach Preserves
Kianderi is a washing station operated by Inoi FCS in Kirinyaga, serving around 900 farmers and producing approximately 750 60kg bags annually. Located at 1,650–1,800 meters on the foothills of Mount Kenya near Kerugoya, the station benefits from fertile clay loam soils, consistent rainfall, and moderate temperatures ideal for growing SL28, SL34, Batian, and Ruiru 11 varieties.
Processing follows a fully washed method. Delivered cherries are hand-sorted to remove defects before pulping, then fermented overnight. After fermentation, parchment is washed and graded, before drying on raised tables for 10–20 days depending on conditions.
Operationally, Kianderi emphasizes quality through careful cherry selection and extended drying control. On the sustainability side, farmers recycle coffee pulp by composting it with cow manure to produce organic fertilizer, supporting soil health and reducing waste.