Kangocho, Kenya
Kangocho, Kenya
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The Kangocho factory, part of Gikanda FCS, is located near Karatina on Mt. Kenya’s foothills. It is entirely member-owned and overseen by an elected council. It benefits from mineral-rich soil and reliable rainfall, which are ideal for coffee.
Farmers deliver ripe cherries, which are de-pulped with Ragati river water, fermented overnight, washed, and dried on raised beds. Kangocho supports its 781 farmers with a field supervisory committee, agronomy, welfare programs like school fee loans and medical aid, and sustainable farming training.
Kangocho impressed on the cupping table with its mellow tart acidity and delicate fruit notes. We enjoyed the gentle sweetness of peach, a medium tartness of lime zest, and the depth and richness of caramelized sugar.
PARTNERSHIP & REGION
In the foothills of Mt. Kenya, near Karatina, stands the Kangocho factory, a vital part of the Gikanda FCS. This entirely member-owned facility, managed by an elected council, flourishes thanks to the region’s mineral-rich soil and consistent rainfall, perfect for growing exceptional coffee. Ripe cherries, delivered by local farmers, undergo a meticulous process: they are de-pulped using Ragati river water, fermented overnight, washed, and then sun-dried on raised beds. Beyond processing, Kangocho is dedicated to its 781 farmers, providing essential support through a field supervisory committee, agronomy guidance, welfare programs including school fee loans and medical aid, and training in sustainable farming practices.
Characteristics
Medium Light
Vibrant
Peach, Lime Zest, Caramelized Sugar
Smallholder Farms
Smallholder Farmers
1600 - 1800 Masl
Local Cultivars
Washed
Nyeri, Kenya
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Novo Coffee

2002
Jake Brodsky, Herb Brodsky
- Bon Appétit & Forbes
- Favorite Boutique Coffee Shop
- Best of Denver, 2011 Westword

Nowhere is that more true than inside Denver's Novo Coffee. These coffees are purchased primarily through long term relationships with farmers who share in Novo’s pursuit of the highest quality coffees along with strong commitments to social, environmental, and economic sustainability...
Roasting is done in small batches and profiled in a way to ensure that the inherent flavors in each coffee are brought to the forefront, as are their differences based on origin, terroir, processing method, variety, and other factors.
Our coffee buyers have demonstrated a special ability to discover truly wonderful and distinctive coffees. We roast our coffee and present it to the consumer in such a way that the differences and subtleties between roasts are as apparent as the nuances found in wine. These diverse flavors lead to a deeper discovery of coffee origins, the people who grow and harvest the cherries, the cultures that exist where the coffees are cultivated, It is our aim to promote the world of specialty roasted coffee through the meticulous selection,
We like to think of the world of coffee not as a static range of cultivated land that lies between Cancer and Capricorn, but instead as a botanically differentiated region whose crop originated in Ethiopia over a thousand years ago. Since then, coffee has moved to the middle east, to India and Indonesia, then to the New World, and finally, back to Africa and Kenya as a domesticated, genetically modified product. This journey is our journey as coffee specialists, a journey back to coffee’s birthplace.
As our name suggests, Novo Coffee was created with a goal of bringing new life to the coffee industry. It is our aim to promote the world of specialty roasted coffee through the meticulous selection, roasting, brewing, and presentation of what we feel are some of the most distinctive and flavorful coffees available in today's marketplace.
We have a lofty goal: we want to reintroduce you to coffee. For starters, coffee didn’t originate in a European cafe amidst writers, lovesick poets, and starving artists. It comes from a rich tradition built in Ethiopia, where coffee is called Bunna, pronounced “BOON-NUH” in their native language of Amharic.
They say there is a little bit of science in every art and a little bit of art in every science. and the economic relationships that are formed with each and every purchase of roasted specialty coffee. We strive to keep a foot in the past by connecting to origin, and supporting the communities that start our beans on their path to your cup. But we also keep an eye to the future, developing roasting and brewing techniques that challenge convention and dramatically improve your coffee experience.