Prototype Coffee Roasters - Muchagara, Kenya - Medium Roast (250g)

The Muchagara Factory first opened in 1959, making it the oldest in Kirinyaga County. The coffees brought to Muchagara like this lot are fermented for 16-24 hours, then rinsed and soaked in clean water for an additional 16-18 hours before being sun-dried on raised beds.

• Origin: Kenya (Single-Origin)
• Region: Kirinyaga County
• Tasting Notes: Blackberry jam, purple grape, pomegranate
• Roast Level: Medium
• Cultivar: SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11, Batian
• Elevation: 1700-1800 MASL
• Wet Mill: Muchagara
• Producer: Smallholder farmers in the Baragwi Co-Op
• Process: Washed

ABOUT PROTOTYPE COFFEE:

At their microroastery in Vancouver, Prototype Coffee specializes in roasting highly traceable specialty grade coffees, sourced with integrity by importers who pay what the coffee is really worth. They choose coffees for their unique palates and exceptional quality, and use roast profiles designed to accentuate their particular characteristics while maximizing sweetness and balancing acidity.

In all spheres, Prototype prioritizes the continual pursuit of excellence. This means working toward constant improvements in the quality of their products and in their relationships and service. Prototype is guided by curiosity, always searching for new and better techniques and flavours.