Thageini

This CM Washed lot, made up of mixed SL varieties, has a ripe citrus acidity with notes of fresh apricot. As it cools, subtle lemongrass becomes more evident on the finish.

The Thageini wet mill is one of four mills operated by the Aguthi Farmer's Co-operative Society in Nyeri County, and the second largest by member producers, with around 350 men and 100 women members (the wider Society has around 2,000 members). The Society runs training for members on farm management, picking, sorting and agronomic technique, and holds workshops for producers to learn from one another. Our green bean partner, Project Origin, began a relationship with Thageini began in 2017. After an exceptional 2018 harvest of washed lots, Project Origin invested in the station's infrastructure and, in 2019, worked with the team to install carbonic maceration equipment – built using techniques and recipes refined in Ethiopia, Panama, Nicaragua, Honduras and El Salvador – as well as funding new drying beds. This CM Amber selection is the product of that ongoing collaboration.

The Thageini wet mill, one of four operated by the Aguthi Farmer's Co-operative Society in Nyeri County, is the second largest, with around 450 members. The Society provides training on farm management and agronomy, fostering learning among producers. Our green bean partner, Project Origin partnered with Thageini in 2017, investing in infrastructure after an outstanding 2018 harvest. In 2019, they installed Carbonic Maceration equipment, using refined techniques from several countries, and funded new drying beds. This CM Amber selection is a testament to their continued collaboration and innovation.

Dose 20g in a V60 and add 300g of water in 5 pours of 60g at 90 degrees C. Start with a 60g bloom for 35 seconds then allow water to drain through each subsequent time before adding more water, aim to finish at 2:45.