Kenya AB Baragwi Karumandi Washed (Roaster's Special)

We only have 200 units of 250 Gram bags— Kenya AB Baragwi Karumandi

Roaster’s Special focuses on exceptional flavour, origin character, and drinkability — showcasing distinctive coffees selected for their quality, clarity, and expression of terroir.

Producer: Baragwi Farmers’ Cooperative Society

Region: Baragwi, Kirinyaga County, Kenya

Variety: Batian, Ruiru 11, SL28, SL34

Elevation: 1,600 – 1,800 MASL

Processing: Washed

Harvest Period: October – December

Cupping Score: 89.125

Roast profile: Medium roast

Flavour notes: Cranberry. Honeycrisp Apple. Blackcurrant. Candied Grapefruit. Milk Chocolate.

Acidity: Sweet – Dark Plum

Body: Bold – Creamy – Saucy

As a Pour Over

A vibrant and fruit-driven Kenyan coffee opening with cranberry and juicy Honeycrisp apple. Blackcurrant brings a deeper berry sweetness and complexity, while a candied grapefruit finish adds a bright citrus lift. As the coffee cools, subtle milk chocolate and honeycomb aromatics emerge, creating a cup that is both intensely fruity and beautifully balanced.

As an Espresso

Pulled as espresso, the fruit character becomes richer and more concentrated. Cranberry and blackcurrant lead with a jammy intensity, balanced by crisp apple-like acidity and a creamy, full mouthfeel. Milk chocolate adds sweetness and structure underneath, while candied grapefruit leaves a bright and lingering finish.

Farm Information

This coffee comes from Baragwi Farmers’ Cooperative Society in Kirinyaga County, Kenya, on the southern slopes of Mount Kenya.

Established in 1953, Baragwi FCS is one of Kenya’s oldest farmers’ cooperative societies. Today, it represents close to 17,000 registered members across 12 factories, creating a substantial network of smallholder coffee producers.

The region’s high elevations, cool mountain air and volcanic soils provide excellent growing conditions and contribute to the vibrant, fruit-forward profiles for which coffees from Kirinyaga have become renowned.

This lot is composed of Batian, Ruiru 11, SL28 and SL34 varieties and is processed using the traditional washed method.

With an impressive SCA cupping score of 89.125, the resulting cup combines cranberry, Honeycrisp apple and blackcurrant with honeycomb sweetness, milk chocolate and candied grapefruit — a bright, complex and exceptionally expressive Kenyan coffee.

Packaging

Premium White Matte Block Bottom Pouches with One-way Valve & Easy-Tear Resealable Zipper. Heat Sealed for extended freshness.