{"product_id":"karimikui-kenya","title":"KARIMIKUI, Kenya","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem; height: 117.563px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.929982%;\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.992819%;\"\u003eKarimikui Factory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.929982%;\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.992819%;\"\u003eKirinyaga\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.929982%;\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.992819%;\"\u003e2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.929982%;\"\u003eVariety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.992819%;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRuiru 11, SL28, SL34\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.929982%;\"\u003eAltitude\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.992819%;\"\u003e1600 - 1700m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.929982%;\"\u003eProcess \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.992819%;\"\u003efully washed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003efull bodied Kenya from the Karimukui factory new to the table! fruity notes of \u003cstrong\u003ewhite grape\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ecranberry\u003c\/strong\u003e with a sweet finish that reminds us of \u003cstrong\u003ewhite chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e. what a great cup!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"storyblock py-3 py-md-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrapping\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm col-text pb-5 d-flex flex-column justify-content-center storyblock-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"richtext\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"storyblock py-3 py-md-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrapping\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-rellax-speed=\"-1\" data-rellax-xs-speed=\"-0.5\" class=\"col-sm col-head my-3 my-md-6 rellax\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-rellax-speed=\"1\" data-rellax-xs-speed=\"0.5\" class=\"h1 text-white rellax\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout This Coffee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm col-text pb-5 d-flex flex-column justify-content-center storyblock-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"richtext\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKarimikui Factory is owned and operated by Rung’eto Farmer Cooperative Society (FCS). 2,591 farmers delivering to the station cultivate coffee at 1,600 to 1,700 meters above sea level. They grow SL28, SL34 and Ruiru 11 varieties and deliver ripe, red cherry to the station.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"storyblock py-3 py-md-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrapping\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-rellax-speed=\"-1\" data-rellax-xs-speed=\"-0.5\" class=\"col-sm col-head my-3 my-md-6 rellax\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-rellax-speed=\"1\" data-rellax-xs-speed=\"0.5\" class=\"h1 text-white rellax\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultivation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm col-text pb-5 d-flex flex-column justify-content-center storyblock-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"richtext\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarmers delivering to Karimikui cultivate primarily SL28, SL34 and Ruiru 11 in small coffee gardens that are, on average, smaller than 1 hectare. ‘SL’ varieties are cultivars originally released by Scott Agricultural Laboratories (SAL) in the 1930s and 1940s. They soon became the go-to trees for many growers in Kenya due to their deep root structure, which allows them to maximize scarce water resources and flourish even without irrigation. They are cultivated with a serious eye to sustainability and Good Agricultural Practices, with minimal environmental impact where possible. Ruiru 11 is a new variety known for its disease resistance and high yields. It also starts yielding fruit after just 2 years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"storyblock py-3 py-md-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrapping\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-rellax-speed=\"-1\" data-rellax-xs-speed=\"-0.5\" class=\"col-sm col-head my-3 my-md-6 rellax\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-rellax-speed=\"1\" data-rellax-xs-speed=\"0.5\" class=\"h1 text-white rellax\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest \u0026amp; Post-Harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm col-text pb-5 d-flex flex-column justify-content-center storyblock-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"richtext\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmallholders selectively handpick only ripe cherry and deliver it to Karimukui Factory. At intake, the Cherry Clerk oversees meticulous visual sorting and floating, accepting only dense, ripe cherry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter intake, cherry is pulped and fermented for approximately 12 to 24 hours. Following fermentation, coffee is washed in clean water and soaked for 24 hours. After soaking, parchment is laid to dry on raised beds. Workers rake parchment frequently to ensure even drying. They cover drying parchment during the hottest time of day, to maintain slow, even drying and at night, to shelter parchment from moisture. It takes approximately 7 to 14 days for parchment to dry.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"storyblock py-3 py-md-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrapping\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-rellax-speed=\"-1\" data-rellax-xs-speed=\"-0.5\" class=\"col-sm col-head my-3 my-md-6 rellax\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-rellax-speed=\"1\" data-rellax-xs-speed=\"0.5\" class=\"h1 text-white rellax\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAA Grade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm col-text pb-5 d-flex flex-column justify-content-center storyblock-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"richtext\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKenyan coffees are classified by size. AA beans are the largest size. AA grade coffees are those that are 17\/18 screen size, meaning that they are larger than 7.2 millimeters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"storyblock py-3 py-md-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrapping\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-rellax-speed=\"-1\" data-rellax-xs-speed=\"-0.5\" class=\"col-sm col-head my-3 my-md-6 rellax\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-rellax-speed=\"1\" data-rellax-xs-speed=\"0.5\" class=\"h1 text-white rellax\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoffee in Kenya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm col-text py-5 d-flex flex-column justify-content-center storyblock-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"richtext\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough coffee growing had a relatively late start in Kenya, the industry has gained and maintained a impressive reputation. Since the start of production, Kenyan coffee has been recognized for its high-quality, meticulous preparation and exquisite flavors. Our in-country sister company, Sucafina Kenya, works with farmers across the country to ensure these exceptional coffees gain the accolades they deserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, more than 600,000 smallholders farming fewer than 5 acres compose 99% of the coffee farming population of Kenya. Their farms cover more than 75% of total coffee growing land and produce nearly 70% of the country’s coffee. These farmers are organized into hundreds of Farmer Cooperative Societies (FCS), all of which operate at least one factory. The remainder of annual production is grown and processed by small, medium and large land estates. Most of the larger estates have their own washing stations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost Kenyan coffees are fully washed and dried on raised beds. The country still upholds its reputation for high quality and attention to detail at its many washing stations. The best factories employ stringent sorting practices at cherry intake, and many of them have had the same management staff in place for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecoffeebeans and information sourced through Sucafina\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HALBSTARK","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":53750365552979,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000g","offer_id":53750365585747,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/1564\/1427\/files\/Karimikui_color.png?v=1779969765","url":"https:\/\/halbstark-kaffee.de\/products\/karimikui-kenya","provider":"HALBSTARK Café \u0026 Roastery ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}