Kenya, Kirinyaga Kii, Filter Roast

The Kii factory, part of the Rungeto Farmers Cooperative Society, supports 1,215 small-scale farmers, each managing about 400 coffee trees on a third of a hectare. Established in 1953, this co-op operates three mills and is dedicated to improving coffee quality and yield through partnerships and careful processing techniques. Coffee cherries are delivered and processed swiftly, fermented overnight, and washed with fresh river water before being sun-dried.

Sourced through HAB, this Kii lot is the first of our Kenya releases. It offers the bright, fruity, and elegant flavors synonymous with Kenyan coffee, a perfect reflection of the changing season. Roasted to highlight the juiciest and most fruit forward notes we can find in this coffee.

AKA: If you make espresso, don’t buy this.

Filter roast is coffee that’s been roasted to shine in slow, chill brew methods like pour-over, AeroPress, or drip coffee. It’s all about those delicate, complex flavors — the ones you actually want to taste when you’re not half-asleep and smashing a double shot.

This roast is lighter and sweeter, bringing out the bean’s natural character (like wine, but less pretentious). Perfect for those who like to savor their coffee, not slam it back.

So, if your coffee machine sounds like a jet engine, this one’s not for you. But if you love a clean, balanced brew that makes your mornings feel a little brighter — welcome to the filter roast club. 😎