Pastime Coffee
Gakuyu-ini AA Kenya
Gakuyu-ini AA Kenya
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- We roast and fulfill orders Tuesday and Thursday
BRIGHT, SYRUPY, POWERFUL.
Producer: Multiple small holder producers
Location: Kirinyaga, Kenya
Elevation: 1600 meters
Variety: SL28, SL34
Process: Overnight fermentation, dried on raised beds.
Thirikwa is one of the rare cooperatives in Kenya that operates a single factory, known as Gakuyu-ini. Thanks to its consistently high-quality standards year after year, the cooperative has been able to produce exceptional coffee and pay premium prices to its members.
During the peak of the season, approximately 3,700 farmers deliver their cherries to this factory. The cherries are hand-sorted and floated to remove defects before being depulped. Farmers typically begin delivering cherries around 11 a.m., and the depulper is activated at approximately 3 p.m.
After depulping, the parchment is fermented overnight, then washed, graded, and dried on raised tables for 8 to 14 days. Gakuyuini also prioritizes sustainability by recycling the water used in processing. The water is sourced from the Kiri River, which flows through the factory’s compound.
This AA-size selection showcases the classic, powerful grapefruit-like flavors that are perfectly balanced by a syrupy sweetness that make Kenyan coffee so coveted.
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Shipping policy.
We roast all orders on Tuesday and Thursday. Orders placed after 4:30am PST on Tuesday or Thursday will be shipped on the following roast day.
Please select a secure delivery address to send your coffee. All packages are shipped with insurance; however, this does not cover packages that have gone missing after they are marked as delivered by the carrier. Pastime Coffee is not responsible for packages that are lost or stolen.
Please email orders@pastime.coffee for any additional questions or concerns.
Roasting style.
All of our single-origin coffees are roasted as lightly as possible while ensuring full flavor development, clarity, and highlighting terroir.
Our blends, 4:30am and Sure Thing offer a variety of roasting styles and are engineered for consistency and reliability. Please visit those products for more information on those specific roasting styles.
Please note that our coffee should be rested for at least 7 days after roasting to achieve optimal results.
Can you grind my coffee for me?
Yes! All orders are shipped whole bean by default. If you need us to grind your order, please let us know in the notes section at checkout. Don't forget to also add your brew method so we get the grind size correct.