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He raised small farmer awareness to what is possible and brought seekers of great specialty coffee in growing numbers to his area.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaking inspiration from their family, Mamuto means “father, mother, and children.” Walter and Abishag have six children: three boys and three girls. They named the farm by combining the first two letters of Mathagu (family name), Muthoni (his wife’s maiden name), and Toto (child in Swahili).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe continue to buy Mamuto’s entire crop. It grows beneath the slopes of the 17,000-foot Mt. Kenya. The soil is deep red-orange, set amongst a lush green and very gently undulating landscape. The coffee is processed at the farm right through drying. After drying, it remains in parchment for approximately six weeks, resting in aerated bins before being transported for final milling and packaging. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKenya developed the most stringent processing and milling standards in the world. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMamuto is machine sorted, then hand sorted to remove any remaining blemishes. Beans are sorted into very narrow ranges of size in order to maintain even roasting. The top grade, AA, is comprised of the two largest sizes, followed by grade AB, the next two sizes. Peaberry is a mutation of the seeds which results in a single round bean instead of two elongated beans. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo experience Mamuto, roasted and brewed properly, is to drink coffee in every way comparable to the finest red wines. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt's well-balanced with lively dark fruit notes that fully reflect the terroir. Farms around the world have tried to replicate it, but so far, none have come close to producing the lush flavors Kenya is capable of. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeorge and Jenny travel annually to visit the farm and the Mathagu family around harvest season in late December. It's one of our most cherished relationships. Over the years, we’ve collaborated with Mamuto on adding drying beds, conditioning bins, and a storage building as well as introducing moisture meters all for the sake of refining their process to push quality forward. Most recently, we’ve embarked on a DNA project of Mamuto’s coffee beans. Our goal is to help preserve one of the most special and elusive flavors in coffee and become a source of learning for others along the way. We look forward to updating you on this exciting journey! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"George Howell Coffee","offers":[{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":42743252582635,"sku":"DC:C:KEN:603:L-H-WB","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4119\/6267\/files\/GHC_8ozMamutoPeaberry_0626.png?v=1781712523"},{"product_id":"el-injerto-pacamara-red-guatemala","title":"El Injerto Red Pacamara, Guatemala","description":"\u003cp\u003eEl Injerto has achieved legendary status due to the exceptional quality of its coffee, surpassing any other farm in any country with its numerous Presidential Cup of Excellence Awards. With each year, owners Arturo Aguirre Sr and Jr improve their farm in quality production, social development, and environmental preservation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Pacamara is a distinctively oversized bean that produces sweet, refined flavors of butterscotch, mild anise, and a dash of orange peel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you wish to receive a grind other than whole bean, please include the request during the checkout process.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"George Howell Coffee","offers":[{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":45692394832107,"sku":"DC:C:GUA:013:L-H-WB","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4119\/6267\/files\/GHC_8ozElInjertoRedPacamara.png?v=1783529581"},{"product_id":"z110-harazi-yemen","title":"Wadi Al-Sail Z110, Yemen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYemeni coffee has been grown and processed the same way since at least 1450 CE. 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Adriana is incredibly connected to the land and hopes to bring visitors to the farm where they can also connect with mythological legends rooted in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"George Howell Coffee","offers":[{"title":"8 oz \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":47056795828459,"sku":"DC:C:COL:018:L-H-WB","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4119\/6267\/files\/GHC_8ozElProgresso_1125.png?v=1763135160"},{"product_id":"hejrat-al-ain-yemen","title":"Hejrat Al Ain, Yemen","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBalancing motherhood and farming, Katibah Jafar has spent over 20 years mastering coffee cultivation in Hejrat Al Ain, Oman. Her lot, which placed #18 in the Best of Yemen, comes from 500 trees on terraced slopes and offers effervescent notes of cherry blossom, vanilla, and ripe mango.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"George Howell Coffee","offers":[{"title":"4 oz \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":47076233543915,"sku":"DC:C:YEM:005:L-F-WB","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4119\/6267\/files\/GHC_4ozHejratAlAin_1125_1_copy.png?v=1765577204"},{"product_id":"finca-concepcion-guatemala","title":"Finca Concepcion, Guatemala","description":"\u003cp\u003eFinca Concepción is a historic farm located in the highlands of Jalapa, Guatemala, near the town of Mataquescuintla. The farm dates back to the late 1800s, originally operating as a cattle farm with only a small amount of coffee production. 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That long, steady maturation shows up clearly in the cup, bringing balance, depth, and a natural sweetness that feels complete.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe land has been in Gilber Huayllas Huaman’s family for generations. His father, Feliciano Huayllas, passed it on to him with the hope that he would continue the family’s work. Gilber learned the craft side by side with his father, absorbing not only technical skill but a deep respect for the land. That respect is also tied to his Incan heritage and a sense of responsibility to care for this place well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe soils here are volcanic, rich in minerals, and organic matter. They give the coffee structure and energy without heaviness, allowing the flavors to feel both vibrant and precise. Over the past seven years, the farm has been carefully developed with a focus on quality at every step, from cultivation to processing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe coffee world has taken notice. 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