Ilse Coffee

Kenya | Gititu AA

Gititu is a community washing station in Kiambu, Kenya, processing cherries from smallholder farmers at 1300–1700 MASL. The washed process includes 12–24 hours of underwater fermentation and thorough rinsing to remove all mucilage before a 13–15 day dry. A blend of SL-28, SL-34, Ruiru 11, and Batian varieties yields a bright, sweet cup with prominent hibiscus and orange notes, lingonberry jam, and amber honey. This coffee directly supports farmers growing tiny plots (1–2 hectares) in a region where coffee income funds education and community infrastructure.