This coffee is a single-origin selection from the Gititu factory in the Kiambu region of Kenya, grown at an altitude of 1300 meters. It is a washed coffee, processed with 16-18 hours of fermentation in cement tanks followed by drying on raised beds for up to 14 days. The blend consists of Batian, Ruiru 11, SL 28, and SL 34 varieties. This coffee is characterized by a bright and juicy profile with distinct tasting notes of cherry, blackberry, and grapefruit.
Carrier Roasting Co. was founded in 2011 by Ben Doxtator in Northfield, Vermont. The roastery operates a vintage Probat L12, producing lighter roast profiles designed to highlight origin characteristics in small batches. Sourcing is built on direct trade relationships with personal connections to farmers and importers, and the range includes single origin coffees and seasonal micro lots. Vermont Magazine named Carrier the best coffee roaster in the state. The café at Depot Square serves espresso, pour over, and retail beans, and the wholesale side supplies cafés and restaurants throughout Vermont.
