Intelligentsia Ethiopia Kirite Washed

Name: Intelligentsia Ethiopia Kirite Washed
Brand: Intelligentsia

Kirite is a washed coffee from smallholder farmers in METAD's Kirite network in Guji, Oromia, grown at 2,000 to 2,200 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.

Kirite is a washed coffee from smallholder farmers in METAD’s Kirite network in Guji, Oromia, grown at 2,000 to 2,200 meters. METAD, run by the Adinew family, operates Africa’s first Coffee Quality Institute certified lab, and its washing stations keep tight quality control. Intelligentsia describes an elegant cup with floral aromatics, crisp green apple and the tang of red currants, and lists honeysuckle among the notes. It’s certified organic, recommended for V60 or other pour-over, and sold 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

Ethiopia, Guji

RoasterIntelligentsia

OriginEthiopia, Guji

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

Ethiopia, Guji

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 like delicate, floral or tea-like flavors.
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: Ethiopian heirloom
Altitude: 2,000 to 2,200 m
Producer or farm: Smallholders in the METAD Kirite network
Certifications: Organic, Direct Trade
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 Ethiopia

Ethiopia is where arabica coffee comes from, and it still grows thousands of local heirloom varieties. Most of it is grown by smallholder farmers in regions like Yirgacheffe, Sidama and Guji. Washed Ethiopians are known for floral, citrus and tea-like flavors, and naturals for ripe berry.

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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