This washed coffee originates from Kiambu County, Kenya, and is produced by approximately 1,000 smallholder farmers delivering cherry to the Gititu Coffee Factory. The blend features SL-28, SL-34, Batian, and Ruiru 11 varieties. After depulping, the beans ferment in clean water for 12-24 hours overnight, then dry on raised beds. The coffee presents a clean, complex cup with ripe and sweet raspberry, bright pomelo acidity, cardamom, allspice, and cola notes that develop as it cools, finishing with pleasant white floral notes.
Origin
Kiambu (Kenya)
Flavor Notes
Raspberry, Chocolate, Pomelo, Cardamom, Allspice, White Floral
Shoebox Coffee Roasters is a Chicago based micro roastery focused on light roast profiles that emphasize acidity, complexity, and fruit forward flavors. Founded by Maxwell, who previously roasted for Jimmy Beans, the operation is built around sourcing and small batch production. Shoebox conducts origin trips to build direct relationships with farmers, including work with Hacienda La Papaya in Saraguro, Ecuador, sourcing varietals like Mejorado, Sidra, and Geisha. New coffee drops are released every Sunday, roasted and shipped fresh. It is a young roastery that has quickly earned a following in the specialty coffee community for the quality and intentionality of its sourcing.
