Intelligentsia Kenya Kiangoi AA

Name: Intelligentsia Kenya Kiangoi AA
Brand: Intelligentsia

Members of the Rung'eto Farmers Cooperative Society grow this coffee in the foothills of Mount Kenya, in Kirinyaga, at 1,600 to 1,700 meters.

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Last updated November 6, 2026. Confirm current stock and price at the roaster.

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What the roaster tells us.

Members of the Rung’eto Farmers Cooperative Society grow this coffee in the foothills of Mount Kenya, in Kirinyaga, at 1,600 to 1,700 meters. They deliver ripe cherries to the Kiangoi Coffee Factory, where the coffee is sorted, fermented, washed and dried on raised beds, then milled to the AA grade for large, even beans. The varieties are SL-28, SL-34 and Ruiru 11. Intelligentsia lists ruby red grapefruit, red currant and plum and suggests a 1:18 pour-over. It comes in 10 oz bags.

Product details checked 2026-11-04. Roaster descriptions can change between lots. Tasting notes describe sensory impressions, not a guarantee of how your brew will taste.

Where it’s from

Kenya, Kirinyaga

RoasterIntelligentsia

OriginKenya, Kirinyaga

ProcessWashed

RoastLight

From farm to cup

Where it grew, how it was made, how it’s roasted.

Straight from the roaster’s listing — no guesswork added.

Step 01 · OriginGrown

Kenya, Kirinyaga

Step 02 · ProcessProcessed

Washed

Step 03 · RoastRoasted

Light

Before you buy

Is it right for you?

You’ll like it if…

You enjoy bright, fruity coffees.
You brew pour-over or drip and like a lighter body.

Maybe skip it if…

You want a dark, roasty, classic cup.

The details

Variety: SL-28, SL-34, Ruiru 11
Altitude: 1,600 to 1,700 m
Producer or farm: Rung'eto Farmers Cooperative Society, Kiangoi Coffee Factory
Bag size: 10 oz bag
Price: $25.00
Price per ounce: $2.50 per oz

From the roaster’s listing, checked November 4, 2026. Prices change.

About coffee from Kenya

Kenyan coffee is mostly grown by smallholders around Mount Kenya, often from the SL28 and SL34 varieties, and is usually washed. It's known for bright, juicy acidity with blackcurrant, citrus and red fruit. "AA" on a Kenyan coffee refers to bean size, not quality score.

What the process means

In a washed process, the fruit is removed from the bean before it dries. Washed coffees tend to taste clean and bright, and show off the character of the origin.

How to brew it

Starting recipes for this roast level. Adjust grind and ratio to taste; the roaster’s own guidance always wins.

Method	Coffee	Water	Grind	Water temp	Time
Pour-over Our pick	15 g	250 g	Medium-fine	96°C / 205°F	2:30–3:30
French press	30 g	500 g	Coarse	96°C / 205°F	4 minutes
Cold brew	100 g	800 g	Coarse	Cold water	12–18 hours in the fridge

The people behind this coffee

Meet Intelligentsia

Intelligentsia started roasting in Chicago in 1995 and still roasts every bag there. Its buyers travel through the year to visit growers, and its Direct Trade program now includes more than 50 partners in 14 countries, many of them working with the roaster for over a decade. Each year the team cups, grades and releases more than 50 single origins and blends, from the Black Cat espressos it has made since the start to small, seasonal lots from Ethiopia, Kenya and Colombia. For filter coffee, Intelligentsia suggests a 1:18 coffee to water ratio as a starting point.

All Intelligentsia coffees

Espresso starting point

Dial it in

A 1:2 dose-to-yield ratio is a common place to start. Adjust grind and taste — the roaster’s own guidance always wins.

Your dose18 g

In18g

Out36g

Time25–30s

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