Ichuga AA - Exceptional

Traceability:

Origin: Nyeri, Kenya
Altitude: 1,700 meters above sea level
Producer: Ichuga Station · Kiama Farmer Cooperative Society
Varieties: SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11
Process: Traditional washing
Harvest: 2025

Kenyan washed coffees always hold a special place, and Ichuga AA is one of those cups that simply stops you in your tracks. Sourced from the Kiama Farmer Cooperative Society, this batch of SL28, SL34, and Ruiru 11 varieties stands out for its crystalline sweetness, juicy acidity, and impeccable elegance in every sip.

Located in Nyeri, near Karatina, the Ichuga station operates at 1,700 meters above sea level, where the volcanic soils and temperate climate create perfect conditions for slow, even ripening of the cherries. The Kiama cooperative, founded in 1996 after the merger of two producer groups, works with more than 400 small coffee farmers, all committed to hand-selecting the ripest cherries.

After pulping, the coffee is fermented in clean water and dried on raised beds, constantly turning to ensure uniformity and freshness. The entire process is designed to preserve the brilliant nuances and refined structure that make Kenyan AA a world standard.

The result is a vibrant, sweet, and structured cup, where notes of blackcurrant and kiwi combine with a toasted cinnamon aroma and clean, juicy, and lingering acidity. A coffee that demonstrates why Nyeri remains synonymous with excellence.

☕ Tasting notes:
🍇 Blackcurrant
🥝 Kiwi
🍮 Canelé
Clean sweetness, bright acidity and a long finish

At Manhattan Coffee Roasters, our dedication to coffee goes beyond the conventional. We roast with an IMF machine that gives us a high degree of control and consistency in every batch. This innovative convection system allows the flavors of our coffees to develop optimally in a shorter time, resulting in clean, bright, and sweet cups of coffee.

We select coffee beans from traceable origins, ensuring that each variety is not only delicious, but also ethical. We partner with importers who share our passion for quality and sustainability, ensuring that every cup tells a story of commitment.

At Manhattan Coffee Roasters, we believe that every sip should be an experience, a celebration of coffee at its finest. Join us and discover the art of roasting, where passion becomes flavor.