{"product_id":"bean-there-olgas-reserve-kenya-gondo-peaberry-washed","title":"Bean There - Olga's Reserve Kenya Gondo Peaberry Washed","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the things we love most about \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/bean-there-fair-trade-coffee\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Buy delicious African coffees from Bean There\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBean There\u003c\/a\u003e is its commitment to directly sourcing and roasting exceptional \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/newest-coffee-beans\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Try one of our freshest coffees\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecoffees\u003c\/a\u003e from across the African continent. It has forged meaningful, long-term relationships with producers, and pays above-market prices to ensure that the farming communities with whom they work are fairly compensated. Bean There strives to improve producer livelihoods through its focus on sustainability, ethical sourcing, and direct \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/fairtrade-certified\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Find our Fair Trade coffee collection here\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFair Trade\u003c\/a\u003e practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the Joburg-based roaster's year-round lineup of 7 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/single-origin-coffee-beans\/Africa\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Drink more single-origin coffee from Africa\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAfrican\u003c\/a\u003e single origins and 3 signature blends offers dependable quality, a new Olga's Reserve always causes a stir around Cape Coffee Beans HQ. Following last season's sorely missed Yirgacheffe Supernatural, this year's edition turns the spotlight toward a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/washed\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Explore more washed coffees\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewashed\u003c\/a\u003e lot of Kenyan Peaberry from the Gondo coffee factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe latest Olga's Reserve was produced by smallholder farmers in Kenya's central highlands, in Murang'a County. Thanks to the region's rich volcanic soil and abundant rivers flowing from the slopes of Mount Kenya, classic coffee varieties like SL28 and SL34 thrive here. Cool high-altitude temperatures, particularly at night, cause the cherries to mature slowly, producing dense beans that yield some of the East African nation's most vibrant, fruit-forward cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike typical coffee cherries that yield two flat-sided seeds, a small percentage of any harvest produces a solitary, round bean known as a peaberry. Small and spherical, these rare beans tumble easily inside the roasting drum, allowing for exceptionally uniform heat transfer. The result in the cup is clarity, balanced acidity, and vibrant sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNotes from Bean There\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This coffee has a rich dark berry aroma, complex flavours of grapefruit, blackcurrant, and black tea, and a crisp sparkling finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Our philosophy of seeking the best in both coffee and people, was embodied by Olga “Polly” Robinson. She introduced her grandchildren, Jonathan and Sarah, to the wonderful world of coffee at an early age. This inspired them to start Bean There Coffee Company and share the world’s best coffee, while making a meaningful impact in the lives of the people who grow it. Through direct fair trade, we help these farmers empower their communities. In recognition of her unforgettable example, Olga’s Reserve is a carefully selected, rare, micro-lot coffee. It’s best enjoyed slowly, with a piece of chocolate, in peace and quiet, elegantly savouring every sip. Just as she did.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails from Bean There\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Established in 1998 in Mathioya District, Muranga County, Gondo Coffee Factory is operated by the New Kiriti Farmers Cooperative Society. The mill works with 727 local farmers who cultivate the varieties of SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11 and Batian at an average elevation of 1,900masl. This ‘top’ grade Peaberry is an exceptional example of how terroir and local expertise combine to deliver intensity and complexity in the cup.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 727 smallholder farmers organised under the New Kiriti Cooperative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kenya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mathioya District, Murang’a County\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Batian, Ruiru 11, SL28, SL34\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,900m ASL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA portion of the proceeds of this exclusive coffee goes directly to benefit Kenyan small-scale farmers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bean There","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":44313205440646,"sku":"BTOLGAKENGONDOP250G","price":350.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/5548\/files\/1200x1200-Olga_s-Reserve-Kenya-Gondo.jpg?v=1787834802","url":"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/products\/bean-there-olgas-reserve-kenya-gondo-peaberry-washed","provider":"Cape Coffee Beans","version":"1.0","type":"link"}