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Karatu AA beans belong to the highest category of Kenyan coffees (AA), meaning they are larger, more uniform, and fuller in flavor. This coffee undergoes a washed (wet) processing method, which further enhances its clarity and bright, lively acidity.
Founded in 1965, Karatu Coffee Factory is a renowned processing facility located in the heart of Kiambu County, Kenya, near the town of Gatundu. The factory operates under the Gitwe Farmers Co-operative Society Ltd and collaborates with approximately 800 small-scale farmers from the villages of Karatu, Gitwe, Kibiru, and Kigaa.