Region: Central Kenya,Mathira East District, Mathira Division
Farm: Ruthagati wet mill, Rutuma FCS cooperative Society
Varietal: SL 28 and SL34 and Ruiru 11
Altitude:1650-1700 masl
Proc. Method: Fully washed and sundried
Tasting Notes
Balanced, sweet acidity, floral/perfumed, juicy, fig, butterscotch
Additional Notes
No. of Producers: 900 Members
Average Farm Size: 1.0 acres - 300 trees per farm
Processing Method
Timely and selective hand picking is carried out in Ruthagati wet mill. Cherry is delivered to the wet mill the same day it is picked. Cherry sorting is carried out at the wet mill prior to the pulping. Red ripe cheries are separated from underipes, overipes and foreign matter. Processing utilizes clean river water (wet processing) that is recirculated before disposal into seepage pits. Sun drying is done before delivery of the coffee to the dry mill for secondary processing.
Certifications
Utz Certified
Historical Background
Rutuma FCS has 7 wet mills: Ruthagati, Marua, Ndurutu, Githima, Ngandu, Karie and Kianjogu. The coop is located in Mathira division-Mathira East District. Geographically it lies on the southern slopes of Mt.Kenya. The society was registered under the cooperative societies Act in 1996. Formerly, the 11 wet mills belonged to giant Mathira FCS but and formed Rutuma FCS after the split of the giant Mathira FCS in 1995.
Management & Membership
The Coop is managed by an elected board of 7 Members each representing one wet mill.Rutuma has 3 supervisory committee members. Currently the Coop has 30 permanent members of staff who are headed by a Secretary Manager. The Secretary Manager oversees the day to day running of the Coop under the supervision of the board.
Currently Ruthagati wet mill has 900 registered members of which 700 are active and 200 are dormant. The society has a total membership of 4600 members.
Coffee Production
During 2009/2010 Ruthagati produced 300,000 Kg Cherry.
Coffee Processing and Marketing
Farmers selectively hand pick red ripe cherries that are delivered for wet milling the same day. The parchment is then fermented, washed and sun dried . Dry parchment is milled and bagged at Socfinaf coffee mills and then transported to SMS warehouses in Nairobi. The Coffee is then sold either through the Nairobi auction or direct to overseas buyers.
Average Farm Size: 1.0 acres - 300 trees per farm
Processing Method
Timely and selective hand picking is carried out in Ruthagati wet mill. Cherry is delivered to the wet mill the same day it is picked. Cherry sorting is carried out at the wet mill prior to the pulping. Red ripe cheries are separated from underipes, overipes and foreign matter. Processing utilizes clean river water (wet processing) that is recirculated before disposal into seepage pits. Sun drying is done before delivery of the coffee to the dry mill for secondary processing.
Certifications
Utz Certified
Historical Background
Rutuma FCS has 7 wet mills: Ruthagati, Marua, Ndurutu, Githima, Ngandu, Karie and Kianjogu. The coop is located in Mathira division-Mathira East District. Geographically it lies on the southern slopes of Mt.Kenya. The society was registered under the cooperative societies Act in 1996. Formerly, the 11 wet mills belonged to giant Mathira FCS but and formed Rutuma FCS after the split of the giant Mathira FCS in 1995.
Management & Membership
The Coop is managed by an elected board of 7 Members each representing one wet mill.Rutuma has 3 supervisory committee members. Currently the Coop has 30 permanent members of staff who are headed by a Secretary Manager. The Secretary Manager oversees the day to day running of the Coop under the supervision of the board.
Currently Ruthagati wet mill has 900 registered members of which 700 are active and 200 are dormant. The society has a total membership of 4600 members.
Coffee Production
During 2009/2010 Ruthagati produced 300,000 Kg Cherry.
Coffee Processing and Marketing
Farmers selectively hand pick red ripe cherries that are delivered for wet milling the same day. The parchment is then fermented, washed and sun dried . Dry parchment is milled and bagged at Socfinaf coffee mills and then transported to SMS warehouses in Nairobi. The Coffee is then sold either through the Nairobi auction or direct to overseas buyers.
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Roaster Notes
I initially thought I screwed this one up but after a few different tries, it turns out the first profile applied was the best. I charged it hot and let the temp build quickly after the turning point, then backed off a bit and let it even out after first crack. I think this profile best suits the more delicate flavors and acidity while properly developing the body.
