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Banana Blast

Kenya · ANAEROBIC NATURAL · Batian,Ruiru 11,Heirloom,K7

“Thick, sticky, and unforgettable.”

Misadhi Growers – the largest branch, based in Rongo, handling over 800,000 kg of coffee cherry annually. Alpine sources from across four counties — Kisii, Nyamira, Migori, and Homabay — bringing together the best of Western Kenya’s terroirs.

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Cupping notes

Thick and indulgent. Banoffee pie, ripe fig and sweet spiced date. Long-lasting stickiness with mild acidity.

ProcessANAEROBIC NATURAL
VarietalBatian,Ruiru 11,Heirloom,K7
HarvestAugust - Dec
Altitude1600 - 1800 MASL
RegionKenya
Available500 kg (1,102 lb)
Minimum order30 kg (66 lb)
Lead time3 days
WarehouseNew Jersey, USA
Cupping score88
Screen size15+
Moisture12.00
Packaging40 Kg Jute + Grain Pro,15kg VacPac Bricks

Pricing tiers

30+ kg$20.40 / kg
15kg Vacuum Packs (33 lb)
Total weight: 30 kg (66 lb)Base: $20.40 / kgDiscount: $0.00 / kg
Net: $20.40 / kgTotal: $612.00
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Processing

Cherry Selection: Cherries after sorting is mixed in with blended banana pulp skin and flesh Fermentation: 72-hour co-fermentation with overripe banana must Drying: Raised bed drying for 16–20 days with sticky bean management Moisture Content: Dried to 10.7% moisture content before milling

Fermentation agentSweet Banana Pulp
Duration72 hours
Drying methodSolar dyer on raised beds

Producer

Misadhi Growers – the largest branch, based in Rongo, handling over 800,000 kg of coffee cherry annually. Misadhi Growers sources from across four counties — Kisii, Nyamira, Migori, and Homabay — bringing together the best of Western Kenya’s terroirs.