Advent Coffee 9

Brew Box Advent Calendar – 2024

Kiangoi

Producer: Kiangoi washing station
Origin: Kenya
Roaster: Calendar Coffee
Cultivar: SL28, SL34, Batian & Ruiru 11
Process: Washed
Altitude: 1,600 – 1,800 masl
Taste Profile: Blackberry & Redcurrant

The Story

The Kiangoi washing station is one of three wet mills owned by the Rung’eto Farmers Cooperative in Kirinyaga, Central Kenya. This region, renowned for its volcanic soils, is home to smallholder farmers who cultivate coffee on the slopes of Mount Kenya. With climatic changes and the rising popularity of disease-resistant varieties, coffee from this area now showcases a broader range of flavor profiles. While classic jammy blackcurrant notes remain, new flavors like plums, red fruit, hoppy florals, and citrus fruits are becoming more common.

Having roasted coffee from Kiangoi for four years, we believe these lots exemplify the exciting potential of the new wave of Kenyan coffee. Expect a well-balanced and juicy cup, featuring vibrant notes of blackberry and redcurrant, complemented by subtle hemp-like herbals. At the Kiangoi factory, smallholder farmers deliver their cherries for processing, receiving a small advance before the remaining payment is made post-sale. This meticulous process ensures that only the highest quality beans reach the market.

The Roaster

Founded in 2018, Calendar Coffee is a roastery owned and run by founders Zarah Lawless and Daniel Boobier. With over 20 years of collective experience, their mission is to celebrate coffee as the fresh seasonal produce it is, while championing the incredible people and places behind it. Committed to ethical sourcing, Calendar Coffee aims to pay producers fair prices based on their production costs, promoting sustainability within the coffee industry. This commitment drives their passion for roasting exceptional coffees that reflect their values and vision for a better future in coffee. Learn more about their mission here.