The Gatugi Washing station is located in the Coffee region of Nyeri, in the Othaya district. It has been in operation since 1979 and, along with other stations in the area, is part of the Othaya Farmers Cooperative.

The stations and the Cooperative are owned by the region’s Coffee Producers, who deliver their cherries there for processing, maintaining strong traceability and quality control.

The coffee growers of the Cooperative receive support in terms of inputs, agricultural training and accompaniment in the commercialization of their coffees, which translates into a continuous improvement of their practices and cup results. Their Farms are located between 1,700 and 1,720 meters above sea level, on volcanic soils, and they mainly cultivate the Ruiru 11, SL 28 and SL 34 varieties.

At each Harvest, the Producers manually select the red cherries and deliver them to the Washed station. The Gatugi team receives these cherries and carefully applies the established processes. Gatugi’s Washed station is located at 1,873 meters above sea level, an Altitude that favors the development of coffees with greater complexity and definition in the Flavour profile.