{"product_id":"kenya-gakundu-aa-washed","title":"[KENYA] GAKUNDU AA WASHED","description":"\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging Update Notice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’re currently working on our new coffee packaging to bring you an improved look and experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring this transition, your coffee will be delivered in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite bag with a product label, accompanied by a coffee information card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, instead of our usual packaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease rest assured that only the packaging is changing. The quality and freshness of our coffee remain the same.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you for your understanding and continued support. We look forward to sharing our new packaging with you soon!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeninsula Coffee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e filter, black coffee, and expressive light espresso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe Peach, Clove, Syrupy Sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose this if:\u003c\/strong\u003e you enjoy ripe stone fruit, warm spice and a lingering syrupy sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoast date:\u003c\/strong\u003e to be confirmed before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGAKUNDU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0886\/9396\/4984\/files\/GAKUNDU_LABEL.png?v=1792647834\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eORIGIN : KENYA\u003cbr\u003eCOFFEE : GAKUNDU\u003cbr\u003eGRADE : AA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMASL : 1,650\u003cbr\u003ePROCESS : WASHED\u003cbr\u003eVARIETY : BATIAN, RUIRU 11 \u0026amp; SL28\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUP PROFILE : RIPE PEACH, CLOVE, SYRUPY SWEETNESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA cup led by ripe peach, with a gentle clove note and lingering syrupy sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0886\/9396\/4984\/files\/KakaoTalk_20250512_192849309_25_94fc9d95-e62f-4b5f-98ef-656f180a9a52.jpg?v=1755823030\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRipe peach brings a soft fruit character, while clove adds a warm spice accent. Syrupy sweetness ties the cup together for a rounded, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe have included a recommended recipe below. Following this guide will help you enjoy the best possible expression of this single origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOur journey has just begun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThank you for joining us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0886\/9396\/4984\/files\/Rumudamo_farm.png?v=1785724708\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(For all our coffees, we recommend a degassing period of 3 to 4 weeks from the roast date, with the coffee being ideal to enjoy after this period.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecipe Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEspresso\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- 21 g dose , 60 g yield\u003cbr\u003e(25 to 30 seconds extraction)\u003cbr\u003e- Best with a 21 g basket if available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eV60\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e- 15 g in , 240 g water 1 to 16 ratio\u003cbr\u003e60 g (Blooming) - 60 g (30s) - 60 g (60s) - 60 g (90s)\u003cbr\u003e (2:00 to 2:30 minutes total brew time)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAeropress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- 15 g in , 260 g water (One Pour) 1 to 17.3 ratio\u003cbr\u003e(1:00 minute immersion 1:00 minute press slowly)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT GAKUNDU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGakundu Coffee Factory is located in Ngandori West, in the Kairuri area of Embu County, central Kenya. Set near Mount Kenya at around 1,650 metres above sea level, the area has red volcanic soils and two rainy seasons each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe factory works with local smallholder farmers through the Gakundu Farmers’ Cooperative Society. Coffee is grown alongside crops such as banana and maize, with trees including macadamia and grevillea providing shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAt Gakundu, ripe cherries are sorted before pulping. The coffee then undergoes fermentation to break down the remaining mucilage, followed by thorough washing and drying. These stages are central to the factory’s washed processing approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOur Gakundu AA brings together Batian, Ruiru 11 and SL28 varieties. In the cup, we taste ripe peach, a gentle clove note and lingering syrupy sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0886\/9396\/4984\/files\/PEN_PRIMARY_BRANDMARK_SLATE.png?v=1755513205\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peninsula Coffee","offers":[{"title":"250g (Roast date 23\/10)","offer_id":54488033853624,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg (Roast date 23\/10)","offer_id":54488033886392,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0886\/9396\/4984\/files\/KenyaGakundu.png?v=1792647892","url":"https:\/\/peninsulacoffeeau.com\/products\/kenya-gakundu-aa-washed","provider":"Peninsula Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}