Kenya Kamagogo AA Washed is a single-origin coffee from Muranga, Kenya, produced by approximately 1,000 smallholders delivering cherry to the Kamagogo Factory in partnership with the Kiru Farmers Cooperative Society. The coffee is a field blend of SL-28, SL-34, Batian, and Ruiru varieties. It undergoes traditional washed processing with fermentation and 7-15 days of drying. The cup profile features punchy, ripe yellow fruits including apricot, guava, and pineapple, with a crisp, juicy watermelon note that develops as the coffee cools—described as an impeccably clean fruit bomb.
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.
