{"product_id":"kathima-factory-embu-kenya-washed-process-120g","title":"Kathima Factory - Embu, Kenya - Washed Process 120g","description":"\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003eKathima Factory is located in Manyata Sub-county within Embu County, the factory operates under the Thambana Farmers Cooperative Society, which supports a total membership of around 4,500 farmers. Of these, approximately 2,200 actively deliver cherry to Kathima, making it a significant and reliable supply point within the cooperative.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduction here is driven by smallholder farmers, most of whom manage modest plots averaging around 250 trees. Despite the small scale, attention to detail at farm level is high. Growers cultivate a mix of traditional and modern Kenyan varieties, including SL28 and SL34—both known for their complexity and cup quality— and Ruiru 11, which brings improved disease resistance and higher productivity. This combination allows farmers to balance quality with resilience, an important factor in maintaining consistent output year after year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003eAt Kathima, cherries are carefully sorted before pulping, then fermented to remove mucilage under controlled conditions. After fermentation, the parchment is thoroughly washed and, in many cases, soaked in clean water—a step that can further enhance cup clarity and brightness. Drying takes place on raised beds, where the coffee is regularly turned and protected from excessive heat and moisture to ensure even and stable drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of this culminates in an exceptionally nuanced cup, we taste:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen hot there is a gentle aroma of red fruits like raspberry and rainier cherry jam. There is a floral and black tea like aroma as well. On the palate expect tons of jammy rose and dried rose supported by vivacious acidity like green grape and tart cherry. As the cup cools this profile remains but the body and mouthfeel become structured and pleasantly tannic, with a lingering aftertaste. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Love Letters Charming Coffees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44249074303019,"sku":null,"price":17.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7176\/8619\/files\/CopyofCopyofCopyofYourparagraphtext_1_a9b51d51-2a8b-4601-a843-6c12a5832b9d.png?v=1782426846","url":"https:\/\/loveletterscharming.coffee\/products\/kathima-factory-embu-kenya-washed-process-120g","provider":"Love Letters Charming Coffees","version":"1.0","type":"link"}