Kenya Makwa

Country of Origin Kenya

Region / Area Thika County, between Ruiru and slopes of Donyo Sabuk Hills.

Name of Farm / Cooperative Makwa Estate

Actual Farm / Coop size 2,485 hectares

Estimated Annual Production 560,000 kg of cherry

Number of Producers / Growers n/a

Minimum Altitude (metres above sea level) 1800m Maximum Altitude (metres above sea level) 1950m

Soil Type Rich Volcanic Sandy Soil

Flowering Period February‐April (Main Crop) & August‐October (Fly Crop) Harvest Period October‐December (Main Crop) & May‐July (Fly Crop) Shipping Period February‐September

Average Rainfall (mm) 1600mm Average Annual temperatures Average low: 14 degrees centigrade Average high: 28 degrees centigrade

Certification Body ‐

Varietal (and % if blended) Arabica, SL 34, SL 28, Ruiru 11 and Batian

Process Fully washed and sundried

Cup Profile Top Kenyan Coffee

Cupping Score Internal Comments: good acidity, full smooth body and a complex aromatic flavour with citrus, floral and winey notes.

Farm or Region History / Background The name Makwa is a traditional family name of the local community.

Farm / Estate Processing Techniques Fermentation done with fresh river water from various streams flowing from Sagana and some irrigation from estate dams.

Environmental / Sustainability Initiatives Social / Community Development n/a