Microlot Series: Misadhi

Background story

Mishadhi Coffee Cooperative society re-started its operations 3 years ago after 30 years of collapse. Misadhi is located in Homabay, Migori county in the western part of Kenya, it serves a network of 50,000 registered members from Homabay, Migori and kisii regions of Kenya

Mishadhi Cooperative Society  is dedicated to enhancing coffee quality through continuous efforts. These farmers consistently strive for improvement, by experimenting with different processing techniques such as natural, infusion with fruits, fermentation with yeast and fully washed processing methods.

Mishadhi has set a record of paying farmers a premium price upon delivery unlike most cooperatives in Kenya who pay either half price or no payment at all till when coffee is sold to dealers/ trader which can take 3-4months

PROCESSING METHOD USED

It is naturally processed and orange infused which is one of the newest methods of coffee processing.

WHY IS THIS COFFEE SPECIAL

The processing method and the cup profile makes this coffee special. This coffee has undergone the dry/natural method, fermented with oranges for 4 days and dried for 21 days which is very unique.

Farm / Company Name: Misadhi Coffee Co-operative Society

Farm Size/ Members: 50,000 registered farmers

Altitude            : 1400-1700 MASL

Coffee type: Arabica

Varieties  :  Ruiru 11, Blue mountain, Batian

Processing Method: Natural processed and Orange infused

 Place of origin: Mishadhi (Rongo)

Flavor Profile: Floral,Berries, Prune,  Soft, heavy rounded body with a finish of prune and dates