
This washed AA lot comes from smallholders who deliver cherry to the Kiamugumo washing station in Kirinyaga County, grown from SL28, SL34, Batian and Ruiru 11.
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- Origin
- Kirinyaga, Kenya
- Process
- Washed
- Roast
- Not specified
- Roaster
- Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters
What the roaster tells us.
Product details checked 2026-10-29. Roaster descriptions can change between lots. Tasting notes describe sensory impressions, not a guarantee of how your brew will taste.
Where it grew, how it was made, how it’s roasted.
Straight from the roaster’s listing — no guesswork added.
Kirinyaga, Kenya
Washed
Not specified
Is it right for you?
You’ll like it if…
- You enjoy bright, fruity coffees.
The details
- Variety
- SL28, SL34, Batian, Ruiru 11
- Producer or farm
- Kiamugumo Washing Station (smallholder producers)
- Bag size
- 12 oz bag
- Price
- $27.95
- Price per ounce
- $2.33 per oz
From the roaster’s listing, checked October 29, 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 | 93°C / 200°F | 2:30–3:30 |
| French press | 30 g | 500 g | Coarse | 93°C / 200°F | 4 minutes |
| Cold brew | 100 g | 800 g | Coarse | Cold water | 12–18 hours in the fridge |
Meet Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters
Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters (DOCR) opened in Rochester, Michigan, around 2009, started by Nathan Hamood as a teenager on a $600 roaster his father funded. Hamood is still owner, president and director of coffee, and the company now runs four cafes in Rochester, Royal Oak, Ferndale and Detroit, with a 9,000-square-foot roastery, bakery and training center in Ferndale. It roasts about 68,000 pounds a year, holds weekly production cuppings and profiles its roasts with Probat software. Roast magazine named DOCR its 2027 Micro Roaster of the Year in October 2026. For home brewers, the menu runs from a dedicated espresso offering to experimental Colombian ferments, so one roaster covers both everyday shots and adventurous pour-over.
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.
Similar coffees from other roasters
| Coffee | Roast | Origin | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Kenya AA Kiamugumo This coffee | — | Kirinyaga, Kenya | Black currant, pomegranate, pineapple |
| Intelligentsia Fruit Bat Espresso | Medium | Ethiopia, Guji, Kenya, Kirinyaga | Blood orange, black cherry, black currant |
| Intelligentsia Otoño Blend | Medium | Kenya, Ethiopia, Guatemala | Plum, dried dates, cherry |
| Intelligentsia Kenya Kiangoi AA | Light | Kenya, Kirinyaga | Ruby red grapefruit, red currant, plum |
Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Kenya AA Kiamugumo FAQ
What does Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Kenya AA Kiamugumo taste like?
Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters lists tasting notes of black currant, pomegranate and pineapple.
Where does Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Kenya AA Kiamugumo come from?
It comes from Kirinyaga, Kenya. The producer is Kiamugumo Washing Station (smallholder producers).
How is Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Kenya AA Kiamugumo processed?
The roaster lists the process as washed. In a washed process, the fruit is removed from the bean before it dries.
What's the best way to brew Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Kenya AA Kiamugumo?
A good starting point is pour-over: 15 g of coffee to 250 g of water, medium-fine grind, water at 93°C / 200°F, about 2:30–3:30. Adjust to taste.
Where can I buy Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Kenya AA Kiamugumo?
You can buy it from Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters. Prices and availability change, so check the current listing before you order.
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