December Box
Everything you need to know about the coffees in your box.
Coffee No. 1
Kenya
Gathiga PB
washed
The Gathiga factory sits right around 1,700 meters above sea level in Murang’a County. It maximizes their production by following trainings in good Agricultural practices, with the application of manure and inputs when required. Gathiga Coffee Factory is part of Kandara C.G.C.S. Ltd were it’s 1 of 11 factories.
From funds set aside from the previous year’s harvest, members of the cooperative can access pre-financing for school fees, access to farm inputs and funds for emergency needs. The factory is receiving assistance from a field partner – Coffee Management Services (CMS).
In line with the rising awareness on the need to conserve the environment, the factory has dug the waste water soak pits away from the water source where the waste water is allowed to soak in back to the soil. Currently the factory does not engage in waste water treatment.
Additionally the society encourages its members to plant trees on their farms. Gathiga Coffee factory is run by a factory manager who oversees all activities within the factory. Together with other staff members they carry out duties such as weighing coffee, selection and grading of coffee, paying farmers and addressing farmers’ complaints.
Country: Kenya
Region: Murang’a County
Altitude: 1700 masl
Producer: Gathiga Factory
Variety: SL28, SL34, Batian, Ruiru 11
Processing: Washed
Brewing the Subscription Coffees
We are excited to have embarked on a new project to assist you to brew your coffees better at home. We have bought a particle size meter and have calibrated SA’s most popular grinders against each other at a certain micron size in order to supply you with exact grind settings for your grinder at home. No more guessing what coarse or medium means!
Don’t see your grinder? Don’t worry, we’re going to be adding more over time!
Pour over
April Brewer
Kalita 185 Filter Paper
20g coffee (900 μm)
300g water (92C)
3 equal pours every 30 sec
Total brew time: 2min50sec
Coffee No. 2
rwanda
Rugali Washed
washed
Rugali is located at the shores of Lake Kivu and is surrounded by the thousand hills of Rwanda. Every Wednesday you will witness and experience the true feeling of real Rwandese culture and farm life as the Rugali markets take place. Cows, goats, chickens, pigs and fish are all brought in using various forms of transport by the local community for trading. Further to this, an abundance of organic fresh fruits and vegetables are also sold at these markets.
Rugali in its short existence has gone from being a small CWS to one of the most respected and impactful in its community. This comes down to the tireless efforts of our Rugali families.
Coffees from this station has been used in multiple national and international barista competitions. Rugali along with little sister Kilimbi were the first stations in Rwanda history to produce and export Natural and Honey processed coffee legally. This has now paved the way for other coffee producers in Rwanda!
Country: Rwanda
Region: Nyamasheke
Altitude: 1500 masl
Producer:Rugali Coffee Wash Station
Variety: Red Bourbon
Processing: Natural
Coffee No. 3
colombia
Delagua Natural
natural
Colombian coffees have the reputation of being wildly boozy and funky. Delagua’s Anaerobic Natural Castillo doesn’t shy away from that, but lassoes it 🤠. Funky and wild flavours, controlled and expertly nurtured to create clarity and balance in the cup. That’s why we chose it for our menu this year, and it’ll be the headliner coffee for the November subscription box.
Delagua’s mission statement is conservation.“This project focuses on producing natural and honey processed micro-lots, using the minimum amount of water in doing so. Through an inclusive, community–based model, they guide their team and neighboring coffee growers, encouraging them to become guardians of the ecosystem.”
Delagua supports 68 small holder farmers in the Cienaga region, one of whom is Danger Ruedes, the producer of this exceptional Anaerobic Natural.
Country: Colombia
Region: Sierra Nevada de Santa Maria
Altitude: 1950 masl
Producer: Delagua Coffee Paradise
Variety: Castillo
Processing: Anaerobic Natural
NOVEMBER's BLUE Bag
rwanda
Rugali Washed
Washed
Flavour notes: Milk chocolate, red apple and naartjie.
Country: Rwanda
Region: Nyamasheke
Altitude: 1500 masl
Producer: Rugali CWS
Variety: Red Bourbon
Processing: Washed
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