Gathaithi PB · Washed Batian, SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11 · Kenya

Operated by the Gathaithi Farmers Cooperative Society, the Gathaithi Factory is a processing station used by over 1.100 smallholder farmers who harvest on about 143 hectares of land in the area. Because the majority of coffee farmers in Kenya own a very small portion of land, most will deliver coffee in cherry form to their local factory for sorting and processing. At the factory, the deliveries are blended and processed into day lots comprising the day's deliveries, improving traceability.

The washed process in Kenya might vary slightly depending on region, but it generally contains a soaking step that is unique to this country. After the coffee is picked ripe and depulped the same day, it’s then fermented in open-air tanks made of concrete for one to two days. Then it’s washed thoroughly using water channels before being soaked underwater for 12 to 72 hours. Lastly, it’s spread on raised beds to dry in the sun.

Nyeri is situated between Mt. Kenya and the Aberadare Mountains, creating a perfect geographic and climactic area for coffee production. This area is historically the center of Kenya's coffee production due to the rich soil and fresh water moving through the area from the mountains. This region is home to the Kikuyu people, who have resided between the mountains for centuries. This area is rich with forests, wildlife, eucalyptus, bamboo, and rainforests.