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Kirura AB

Sale price23,00€

In the heart of Kenya’s Central Highlands lies the Kirura Factory, in Kiambu, founded in 1988 and managed by the Komothai cooperative.

This washed coffee stands out in the cup with clean hibiscus floral notes. A fruity base of blackberry and blueberry, with a sweet brown sugar finish. A long-lasting aftertaste with juicy acidity and a silky body.

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Kirura AB
Kirura AB Sale price23,00€

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Learn more about this coffee.

In the heart of Kenya’s Central Highlands lies the Kirura Factory, in Kiambu, founded in 1988 and managed by the Komothai cooperative.

Here, around 800 small-scale farmers cultivate coffee across 400 hectares at altitudes between 1,800 and 1,950 metres, on rich volcanic soils that encourage slow, even cherry maturation.

The traditional SL28 and SL34 varieties are carefully processed using the washed method, with crystal-clear water from the Gatamaiyu River.

After an overnight fermentation and meticulous washing in sloped channels, the beans are sun-dried on raised beds until they reach the ideal moisture level.

This extreme attention to detail at every stage has made Kirura a benchmark for quality in Kenya, with lots recognised in national competitions.

The cup offers vibrant liveliness, with notes of hibiscus, juicy blackberry and brown sugar.

Meet the producer

Kirura Factory: Tradition and Community in the Heart of Kenya’s Coffee Landscape

IIn Kenya’s Central Highlands, where deep red volcanic soils shape the landscape and the mountains create ideal conditions for coffee cultivation, you’ll find Kirura Factory. Located in the Kiambaa division of Kiambu County, this washing station sits at the centre of one of East Africa’s most renowned coffee-growing regions. Kiambu borders Nakuru and Kajiado to the west, Murang’a and Nyandarua to the north, and Nairobi to the south, placing Kirura in a geographically and culturally privileged setting.

The factory was established in 1988 and operates under the Komothai Farmers Cooperative Society, which brings together around 800 smallholder farmers who collectively manage roughly 400 hectares of coffee. This cooperative model not only ensures a stable and well-organised production system but also reflects a strong community spirit: each farmer contributes their knowledge, care and attention to maintaining the high standards that have made Kirura known far beyond Kenya.

Altitude plays a defining role in the character of the coffees from this region. Kirura sits between 1,800 and 1,950 metres above sea level, an ideal range for slow, balanced cherry maturation. This, combined with consistent annual rainfall, between 1,000 and 1,100 mm, and nutrient-rich volcanic soils, allows traditional varieties such as SL28 and SL34, along with the more recent Ruiru 11, to fully express their potential.

Processing at Kirura follows the fully washed method, a hallmark of Kenyan coffee celebrated for its clarity and complexity. The main harvest runs from October to December, with a smaller early crop from April to July. During harvest, farmers handpick only fully ripe cherries, collected early in the morning. Once at the factory, the cherries undergo a thorough sorting process to remove underripes, overripes, and any foreign matter.

Clean water from the nearby River Gatamaiyu plays a key role throughout the process. After pulping, the beans travel through washing channels where defective “floaters” separate naturally, while the denser beans continue towards the fermentation tanks. Here, they rest overnight, allowing the mucilage to break down naturally.

The following day, workers wash the beans carefully and move them to gently sloped tiled channels. Using wooden paddles, they push the beans upstream, a traditional technique that helps separate lots by density. Lighter beans flow quickly downwards, while heavier, higher-quality beans progress more slowly.

The beans are then dried in the sun on raised beds, monitored throughout the day and covered when needed to protect them from rain or intense sun. Once they reach the ideal moisture level of 10–12%, they are bagged and delivered to the dry mill.

Kirura produces around 130 metric tonnes of cherries annually, with more than 70% graded AA and AB, the most sought-after classifications in the country. It is no surprise that the factory consistently ranks among the top ten in Kenya’s Taste of Harvest competition.

Yet what truly sets Kirura apart is the way it blends tradition with innovation. Its efficient structure, meticulous post-harvest handling and the commitment of its cooperative members have positioned this small washing station as a standout in the world of specialty coffee. Kirura doesn’t simply produce coffee: it preserves a history, a cultural identity and a community legacy, all of which can be tasted in every cup.

Recetas para este café

Filter for Kirura

The following recipe is a guide intended for preparing coffee at home. Results may vary depending on your equipment, settings, and all the variables that influence extraction.

With every coffee we roast, our team conducts tests until we find a recipe that highlights all the coffee's qualities. The one you'll see below includes all the necessary information to reproduce it. Even so, we always recommend trying and experimenting to discover what you like best: use it as a guide and adapt it to your own taste.

Remember: it's the journey that matters, not the destination.

Important note: Water is the most important factor in achieving a great cup of coffee. Depending on where you live, its composition can vary drastically. Therefore, we recommend using at least filtered water; another option is a blend of Bezoya and Lanjarón. When adjusting the recipe, change only one variable at a time to identify how it affects the flavor.

The usual approach is to start by adjusting the coffee-to-water ratio. Once you achieve a cup with a pleasant intensity and mouthfeel, you can modify other aspects of the extraction.

Most percolation coffee recipes use a ratio between 1:15 and 1:17, with a brewing time of between 2:30 and 4:30 minutes.

Kalita / Origami / Orea

We've chosen this method to share our recipes because it's very versatile and easy to adapt to other percolation systems. The flat bottom and wavy pleats of Kalita filters create a large surface area that prevents significant flow blockages caused by the migration of fine particles or clogging.

Kalita/Origami/Orea

Recipe:

  • Ratio: 1:17
  • Coffee: 20g
  • Water: 330g
  • Total time: 4.10 min
  • Temperature: 94ºC
  • Grinder: EK43 8.1 (SSP low fines Burrs)
  • TDS 1.52% EY 21.56%

Variables:

  • Resting time: Minimum 7 days after roasting, but it is best expressed from 20-30 days onwards.
  • Water: Bezoya 1:2 Lanjarón
  • Filter: Sibarist B3

Equipment:

Orea, Sibarist B3 filter, Scale, stopwatch, mill, cup/decanter and kettle (gooseneck).

Method:

  1. Place the Orea in a cup/decanter and place the filter. Pour hot water over it; this eliminates the paper taste and preheats the equipment.
  2. Grind the coffee to a level you recommend.
  3. Discard the water and put the Orea on the scale, add the coffee distributing it evenly, tare the scale and start the timer.
  4. Pour 60g of water in a circular motion and wait 30-40 seconds for the coffee to degas. If the coffee has been recently roasted, allow more time.
  5. Slowly pour in approximately 200-250g of water and rotate the Orea once to level the coffee bed and ensure it is fully saturated. Never fill to the brim; leave at least 2cm of space from the top to limit water flow through the coffee bed, thus reducing extraction.
  6. Continue pouring water slowly as before until you have added the required amount of water.
  7. Turn it one last time to let the water go down.
  8. We are looking for a total time according to the recipe, adjust the grind size if necessary next time.

Espresso

Here's our most up-to-date recipe. It's important to remember that this recipe is a reference and that many variables will influence the final result of the espresso in your cup: from the condition of your machine and grinder, the water you use, the storage/steeping time of your coffee, to the temperature/atmospheric pressure, etc. Therefore, you may need to adjust some parameters to achieve a flavorful and balanced espresso based on your specific needs.

Recipe:

  • Ratio: 1:2.2
  • Dry: 18gr
  • In cup: 41gr
  • Time: 30-36s

Variables:

  • Resting time: minimum 2 weeks
  • Temperature: 94ºC
  • Pressure: 6 bars
  • Pre-infusion: No
  • GH 60 (ppm as CaCO3) KH 30 (ppm as CaCO3)

Machinery and equipment used for this recipe:

  • Espresso machine: La Marzocco KB90 2G
  • Mill: Mythos 1
  • Scoop: 22gr VST (without slot)
  • Extras: Barista Hustle WDT, Push Tamper (flat, 100% level)

Cold brew

Esta es la receta de café cold brew que te proponemos para que elabores 600ml de cold brew. El ratio, en caso de que quieras elaborar más o menos de esta cantidad, es 1:15, 1gr de café por cada 15gr/ml de agua.

Receta y equipamiento:

  • Café 40gr. (Usa el café que prefieras dependiendo de tus gustos. Nuestra sugerencia sería elegir perfiles de café que te gusten en elaboraciones de filtro). Si tiene el tag “Cold Brew” es de nuestros favoritos.
  • Molienda: Comandante 16 clics.
  • Agua 600gr/ml a temperatura ambiente.
  • Composición del agua: 2 partes de Lanjarón por 1 de Bezoya.
  • Una malla o seda.
  • Un recipiente de cristal (preferiblemente con tapa)
  • Dejar reposar 22 horas (en el frigorífico).

La forma de hacer el cold brew:

  • Molemos el café con una molienda media (Comandante 16 clics).
  • Echamos el café directamente en la malla.
  • Introducimos la malla en el recipiente de cristal.
  • Vertemos el agua en el recipiente a través de la malla con el café.
  • Removemos suavemente para saturar todo el café.
  • Tapamos el recipiente.
  • Lo dejamos reposar en el frigorífico (¡atención a los olores fuertes!).
  • Después de este tiempo de reposo, retiramos la malla con el café y estará listo.
  • Como paso extra, puedes volver a filtrarlo por un filtro de papel V60, Kalita o similar para obtener un resultado más limpio y cristalino.
  • Mantenlo refrigerado.
  • Esta receta es para no diluir. Ni siquiera con hielo. En caso de ponerle hielo la composición del agua del hielo afectará al sabor de tu bebida. Mejor hacer tu propio hielo con la misma composición de agua que proponemos. Si usas hielo, quizás quieras bajar el ratio (1:9 a 1:12).

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