Gititu AA - Kenya {Washed}

Ficha técnica

Tostador: Ilse Coffee
Origen: Kiambu, Kenia
Estación: Gititu Washing Station
Productores: Gititu Farmers Cooperative Society
Altitud: 1300 – 1700 msnm
Varietal: SL28 · SL34 · Ruiru 11 · Batian
Proceso: Washed
Perfil: Hibiscus · Orange · Amber Honey
Formato: 250 g
Cosecha: Octubre – Diciembre 2025

Gititu AA es una expresión clásica y refinada del café keniano.

Proveniente de Kiambu, este lote reúne el trabajo de pequeños productores que entregan sus cerezas a la estación Gititu, una de las más reconocidas de la región. Cultivado entre 1300 y 1700 msnm, combina las variedades más emblemáticas de Kenia para crear una taza vibrante, dulce y llena de carácter.

El resultado es un café con gran claridad, acidez brillante y una dulzura persistente que refleja lo mejor del origen.

Proceso

Procesado mediante método washed keniano tradicional, enfocado en precisión y limpieza:

Recolección selectiva de cerezas maduras
Selección por flotación
Despulpado y clasificación por densidad
Fermentación bajo agua (12–24h)
Lavado, remojo y lavado final
Secado en camas elevadas (13–15 días)

Este proceso resalta la acidez brillante y la complejidad característica de Kenia.

Resumen sensorial

Hibiscus
Naranja
Miel ámbar

ilse was founded in 2019 with a goal of showcasing the world's best coffees and a desire to open people's eyes to what coffee can be. High quality, high scoring coffee is what originally brought us into specialty coffee, but the people we have met along the way are what keep us here and more importantly, inspire and motivate us to grow.

Rebecca
Rebecca began her journey in the coffee industry after realizing the world of coffee is a representation of the people and places it touches along the way. She brings a strong creative energy and sees coffee not just as a beverage but as a medium for expressing stories and experiences and using them as a connector between people.

Her primary focus lies in establishing meaningful relationships from origin to consumer and ensuring every interaction and brand experience reflects the true essence of ilse.


Lucas
Lucas is the driving force behind ilse's commitment to coffee quality. With a wealth of experience spanning all facets of the food and hospitality industry, Lucas is on a continuous journey of exploration and learning, driven especially by his passion for coffee.

He is committed to showcasing the true potential of coffee. He is deeply passionate about sourcing and roasting in a way that does justice to the incredible work of the producers and the unique characteristics of each lot.