Kariaini Factory - Kenya

Mitondo Factory is part of the Mwirua Farmers’ Cooperative Society, established in 1954 in Kirinyaga County, Kenya. The cooperative supports thousands of smallholder farmers, providing shared processing infrastructure, quality control and access to specialty coffee markets.

Kenya is renowned for its meticulous coffee sorting and processing, with a long tradition of producing distinctive, high-quality lots. While traditional cultivars such as SL28 and SL34 remain highly valued, more disease-resistant varieties, including Batian and Ruiru 11, are increasingly being planted. Alongside these changes, continued farmer training and renewed interest among younger growers are helping to shape the future of coffee production in the region.

This AB lot, graded according to bean size, showcases the characteristic intensity of Kenyan coffee. Expect pronounced blackcurrant notes complemented by dried apricot and brown sugar sweetness, creating a rich, layered cup that evolves as it cools.

• Region: Kirinyaga County
• Country: Kenya
• Elevation: 1,600 - 1,800 masl
• Variety: SL-28, SL-34, Batian, Ruiru 11
• Process: Dried in Clean Parchment