GITHEMBE-WASHED-KENYA
Located in Kiambu County, approximately 47 km northwest of Nairobi, the Githembe Coffee Factory operates under the Thirika Farmers Co-operative Society.
Situated at an impressive altitude of about 1,800 m.a.s.l., the factory services a vibrant community where coffee cultivation stands as the primary cash crop, driving local infrastructure, education, and employment.
Here, coffee trees thrive under the shade of Grevillea and indigenous trees in rich red volcanic soils—complemented by patches of loam and black cotton. The area benefits from an annual rainfall of 900–1,100 mm, providing the ideal conditions for the steady maturation of the cherries.
Following harvest, the coffee undergoes a meticulous preparation process, finishing with traditional sun drying on tables. This slow, careful drying process is key to preserving the quality of the very bold beans and enhancing the classic characteristics of the conventional Kenyan varieties grown here: SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11, and Batian.
The region follows a structured harvest cycle, with the early crop being picked from April to September and the main season running from October to December.
Roast Schedule / Shipping
- We roast for wholesale orders on Monday, Tuesday and ship on Wednesdays.
- From time to time certain coffees posted here may have sold out. If this is the case we will contact you directly with either an amendment or substitution.
- We ship all domestic orders using Royal Mail.
- Please be aware that bank holidays and Christmas may interfere with our usual shipping schedules due to Royal Mail policies.
Your Order & Payment
Orders placed over the weekend will not be confirmed until Monday (or the first working day should Monday be a bank holiday).
Roast Policy
To fulfil your order you may receive coffee roasted prior to your dispatch date, while we endeavour to send the freshest coffee possible, we are aware of the environmental impact this may have, so in order to minimise wastage and avoid delays, we may send coffee roasted up to 10 days before dispatch.