Kemi Blend

About This Coffee

Kemi is an espresso blend comprised of sixty percent Colombia and forty percent Ethiopia. This blend is washed processed and designed to balance between light and dark espresso for a reliable medium-bodied cup. It features deep caramel-like sweetness with mild bright fruitiness for a well-rounded profile. The blend works well as straight espresso and in small milk drinks like macchiatos, cortados, and cappuccinos.

Origin

Colombia

Ethiopia

Flavor Notes

Grapefruit, Caramelized

Roast Level

Medium

Processing

Washed

Typology

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Maru Coffee

Maru Coffee was founded in 2016 by Joonmo Kim and Jacob Park, opening its first café in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles. The company roasts at a 5,000 square foot facility in Glassell Park, formerly the Intelligentsia Coffee West Coast production space, running three roasting machines with a combined capacity of 500 pounds per hour while maintaining a small batch approach. Park, a certified Q Grader, works alongside head roaster Isaac Mason to develop flavor profiles for a lineup that emphasizes intensive processing methods and exceptional cup quality. In September 2025, Maru expanded beyond California with a location in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, marking its first East Coast presence. The company name derives from the Korean phrase San Ma Ru, reflecting the founders' cultural roots and their vision for coffee as a bridge between traditions.

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