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Lacto Washed

Kenya · WASHED · Batian,Ruiru 11,Heirloom

“New washed frontier -tangy and textural.”

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.

Complex

Cupping notes

Tangy and textured. Notes of yogurt, white peach, and sweet cream. Bright start with a milky-soft finish.

ProcessWASHED
VarietalBatian,Ruiru 11,Heirloom
HarvestAugust - Dec
Altitude1600 - 1800 MASL
RegionKenya
Available10,000 kg (22,046 lb)
Minimum order30 kg (66 lb)
Lead time3 days
WarehouseNew Jersey, USA
Cupping score87
Screen size15+
Moisture12.00
Packaging40 Kg Jute + Grain Pro,15kg VacPac Bricks

Pricing tiers

30+ kg$18.20 / kg
15kg Vacuum Packs (33 lb)
Total weight: 30 kg (66 lb)Base: $18.20 / kgDiscount: $0.00 / kg
Net: $18.20 / kgTotal: $546.00
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Processing

Cherry Selection: Dense, ripe cherries soaked and depulped Fermentation: 36-hour lactobacillus fermentation in tanks before washing Drying: Fully washed and sun-dried for 14 days Moisture Content: Dried to 10.6% moisture content before milling

Fermentation agentLactobacillus Culture
Duration36 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.