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Tarime

Tarime

Nestled in the region, this washing station continues to refine its process while nurturing the local community: dark chocolate & red berries.

£17.50
£17.50
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Volume

Character

We taste dark chocolate, red berries and cherry.

Brewing

Recommended for espresso and filter.

Resting

We recommend resting our coffee inside its sealed bag for a minimum of 21 days to enjoy the best results.

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Rooted in heritage.

Close to the Kenyan border lies Tarime, a small municipality with a washing station serving nearby coffee farmers.

The farms in the area were neglected from 2017 to 2019 due to regulatory changes that caused uncertainty.

Five years ago, an effort was made to revive the area due to its previous history of producing high-quality coffees. This project focused on introducing better production practices and paying higher premiums to reward quality.

The Producer

Each cherry is carefully hand-harvested, then meticulously sorted before entering the flotation tanks.

Here, the cherries are floated to separate out less dense, imperfect fruit.

Once sorted, they ferment in clean, water-filled tanks for 12 to 16 hours.

After fermentation, the cherries are laid out on raised beds to dry slowly over four to five weeks. They are regularly raked and turned, ensuring even airflow.

  • Production Data

    Produced by Tarime farmers
    Region - Tarime, Mara
    Grown at 1600 - 1800 masl
    Varietal - Kent & N39
    Harvest - October 2025
    Process - Natural

  • Natural

    Ripe cherries are dried whole commonly on patio’s, drying beds or even the bare earth allowing the bean to ferment naturally encased by its fruit.

    The cherries are turned regularly to reduce the risk of defects and ensure even drying.

    Once the cherries resemble raisins and the target parameters are met the coffee is hulled and sorted in the dry mill.

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