Kariaini - Kenya {Washed}

Fact sheet

Roaster: Un.common
Origin: Murang'a, Kenya
Station: Kariaini Factory
Producers: Thangaini FCS
Altitude: 1750 – 1850 masl
Varietal: SL28 · Ruiru 11 · Batian
Process: Washed (Double Washed)
Profile: Mango · Caramel · Blood orange
Format: 250 g
Recommended use: Filter or Espresso

Kariaini is a modern Kenyan classic.

Produced by smallholder farmers in Murang’a and processed at the Kariaini station, this coffee stands out for its clarity, sweetness, and consistency—everything that makes a great Kenya coffee.

Thanks to its altitude (1750–1850 masl) and meticulous double-washed process, it develops a bright acidity with a very defined sweetness.

A profile that works for those seeking a clean filter brew or a fruity espresso.

Process

Processed using the Kenyan double-washed method:

Immediate pulping after harvest
Controlled fermentation
Washing and density sorting
Second fermentation in water
Drying on African beds

→ Result: maximum clarity + bright acidity + clean sweetness

Sensory summary

Mango
Caramel
Blood orange

Un.common selects coffees for what really matters: how they taste and where they come from.

They travel to the origin, work closely with producers, and choose coffees with an identity — the microclimate, variety, and process that make them unique.

Their approach is simple:
👉 highlight the producer's work
👉 offer seasonal coffees
👉 prioritize clarity and expression in roasting

Every coffee is different.
Every cup tells a story.