Kenya: Kiriga, AA
Kiriga Estate
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Grown in the lush highlands of Murang’a County, this family-run estate was founded in 1954 and has been lovingly nurtured by the Gakunga family since 1976. Today, it’s led by Dr. Brian Gakunga, a passionate advocate for sustainable coffee farming in Kenya and across Africa.
At Kiriga, quality starts with the trees. The estate grows a mix of top-tier Arabica varieties, SL28, Ruiru 11, K7, and Batian, each chosen for its unique flavour and resilience. Expect bright, fruity notes, a full body, and that signature Kenyan acidity. Over 60% of the beans are AA/AB grade, a true mark of excellence.
From seedling to harvest, everything happens right on the farm. Kiriga handles all its coffee processing in-house and also embraces diversity with dairy cows, shoats (that’s sheep and goats!), and even the occasional hippo visitor. It’s a place where tradition, care, and great coffee come together in every cup.
Juicy blackcurrants and rhubarb start this coffee with a zing. A gentle sweet cream and full, smooth body balances it and it ends with a little twist of orange.
- Country: Kenya
- Region: Central Province
- District: Muranga
- Constituency: Gatanga
- Nearest town: Thika
- Estate: Kiriga
- Size: 51 hectares
- Producer: Dr. Brian Gakunga
- Altitude: 1,550–1,650 m.a.s.l.
- Varietals: SL28 & SL34
- Size grading: AA
- Processing method: Washed
- GPS coordinates: 1°00'16.5"S 37°01'47.6"E
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Tasting notes: Blackcurrant, rhubarb, cream.
Cup of Excellence Cupping Scores
- Clean cup: (1–8): 6.5
- Sweetness: (1–8): 6.5
- Acidity: (1–8): 7
- Mouthfeel: (1–8): 6.5
- Flavour: (1–8): 6.5
- Aftertaste: (1–8): 6
- Balance: (1–8): 6.5
- Overall: (1–8): 6.5
- Correction:(+36): +36
- Total (max. 100): 88
Roast Information
Medium: Into first crack, don't take out too much heat and run through nice and quick to the end of the gap. -
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Producer Stories
Learn more about coffee sourcingKiriga Estate
Kiriga Estate sits between 1,550 and 1,650 metres above sea level. It is approximately five kilometres from Thika town, which is an industrial town in the central province of Kenya. It's four kilometres from Blue Posts hotel, which has the famous Chania and Thika falls. Thika lies 50 kilometres northeast of Nairobi.
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