The renowned Copenhagen roastery The Coffee Collective, known for its focus on sustainability and transparency in the coffee market, presents the unique KONYU coffee from the Kirinyaga region of Kenya. Thanks to precise selection and careful roasting, this coffee will appeal to anyone who loves juicy and fruity notes, which combine in a clean and complex cup of coffee with a delicate acidity. Fresh notes of sour plums, raspberries, rhubarb, and red currants stand out thanks to the washed method, which perfectly highlights the coffee's exceptional flavor profile.
The beans come from the important Kirinyaga region on the southern slopes of the extinct Mount Kenya volcano, where the Konyu cooperative operates, bringing together over 2,700 active members. A diverse community of small farmers and larger producers deliver their harvest to the Konyu station, where the coffee undergoes careful processing. Thanks to its fertile volcanic soil and high altitude of 1,700–1,900 meters above sea level, Kirinyaga is one of the most renowned coffee regions in Kenya. The ideal conditions of the area ensure slow ripening of the coffee cherries and the development of lively and complex flavors in each bean. The highly prized SL28 and SL34 varieties are traditionally grown here, which some farmers supplement with the more modern and resistant Batian and Ruiru 11 varieties.
The coffee is processed using the traditional washed method, which is standard in Kenya and guarantees a clean, balanced profile with distinctive fruity notes and pleasant acidity. After being hand-picked, the beans are mechanically hulled, fermented overnight, and then washed several times with clean water. Stable and reliable processing conditions are ensured by the station's proximity to the Thiba River and the Konyu mineral spring, after which the cooperative was named. After washing, the beans are slowly dried on raised beds for 12 to 18 days, depending on the weather. The result is a precisely processed coffee with a clear fruity character that will delight every lover of pure and complex flavors.
- Altitude: 1700–1900 meters above sea level.