Donut Jam - Kenya

Donut Jam - Kenya

£13.00
Single Origin
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The region of Kirinyaga benefits from fertile volcanic soils and high altitude, typically around 1,700 meters above sea level. Farmers delivering to Muthugi-ini factory grow SL28, SL34 and Ruiru 11, varieties renowned for their complex flavours, vibrant fruit notes and delightful acidity. Ruiru 11, developed in response to the catastrophic 1968 coffee berry disease (CBD) epidemic in Kenya, is a high-yielding coffee variety known for its compact stature, disease resistance, and excellent cup quality. Bred through a complex process that integrated these desirable traits, Ruiru 11 was designed to address both agricultural challenges and market demands. Remarkably, it begins to yield fruit within just two years, offering farmers a resilient and productive crop option.  

The ‘SL’ varieties are cultivars originally released by Scott Agricultural Laboratories (SAL) in the 1930s and 1940s. They quickly became the go-to trees for many growers in Kenya due to their deep root structure, which allows them to maximize scarce water resources and flourish even without irrigation. They are cultivated with a serious eye towards sustainability and Good Agricultural Practices, with minimal environmental impact where possible.  

Farmers are increasingly adopting Good Agricultural Practices that minimise environmental impact.  

PB stands for peaberry. Peaberry is a name given to a very specific shape of coffee bean. In Spanish, peaberries are called “caracol”, which means “snail”. The name aptly describes the shape of the peaberry bean, which appears slightly curved in on itself.   

Peaberries are the result of a natural mutation in the coffee cherry. Whereas there are usually two beans nestled together in each fruit, a cherry with a peaberry mutation only forms one bean. Thus, peaberries are a single, rounder bean.

Peaberry mutations occur in approximately 5% of all coffee. The beans are known for being rounder, smaller and denser, which can contribute to a more even roast colour when handled correctly. Many people find peaberries to have a sweeter flavour profile, as well.

Since peaberries are a natural mutation that is not visible from the outside of the cherry, peaberries must be sorted out during the screen grading stage of dry milling. The peaberry screens have the smallest holes, which are oblong to allow the rounder beans to fall through. 

Roast Profile: Light

Notes of: Raspberry Jam, Wafers, Juicy Boi

Variety: SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11

Process: Washed

Altitude: 1560 - 1650 MASL

*Our coffee is freshly roasted each Monday and Thursday. Orders are dispatched on Wednesday and Friday with Royal Mail Tracked 48. Please allow 2-3 business days for your order to arrive.

*Our coffee is freshly roasted each Monday & Thursday and orders are dispatched on Wednesday and Friday with Royal Mail Tracked 48. Please allow 2-3 business days for your order to arrive.
Donut Jam - Kenya
From £13.00

Roast Profile

Light

Notes Of

Raspberry Jam - Wafers - Juicy Boi

Producer / Region

Muthigi-ini

Variety

SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11

Process

Washed

Altitude

1560 - 1650 MASL

OUR GUARANTEE

We pride ourselves on our exceptional customer service and with that our coffee quality also.
So we guarantee that if you really dont love the coffee you purchase from us, we'll help make it right!

BREW GUIDES ☕️

  1. Grind 14g of coffee on a medium-fine grind
  2. Wet the plunger then push the plunger into the end of the brewing chamber
  3. Place filter paper into filter chamber and rinse paper with warm water (carefully)
  4. Place Aeropress on your scale in the inverted position (upside down) and tare scales.
  5. Add ground coffee to your Aeropress.
  6. Using freshly boiled water straight off the boil, start a timer, add 60g of water and give a short stir.
  7. After 30 seconds add another 170g of water, bringing your total water up to 230g
  8. Leave your Aeropress to brew for 3 minutes
  9. At the 3 minute mark carefully attach your filter chamber with filter paper
  10. Hold a mug or vessel on top of your Aeropress and carefully flip over
  11. Gently push down to extract all the coffee from the Aeropress
  12. Remove and enjoy.

Chipp Tip

If you don't have scales a typical coffee scoop will give you roughly 15-17g of ground coffee. 

View the full guide here.
  1. Grind your coffee to a medium-coarse grind
  2. Weigh out your coffee, we always recommend 60g coffee to 1 litre of water.  For example: 400ml brew = 24g coffee
  3. Using fresh water, boil your kettle, fold the filter paper into your Chemex and flush with hot water to pre heat the Chemex and remove any papery taste. Discard the water
  4. Pour the ground coffee into the Chemex paper and gently shake to even out the coffee bed
  5. Start a timer then begin to bloom your coffee by pouring enough water to just cover and wet all the coffee and leave to steep for 30 seconds
  6. At 30 seconds begin to gradually add the rest of the water until all your water is added by 1 minute 30 seconds
  7. Allow the coffee to drain through the filter. If your grind is correct this should take approximately 5 minutes in total
  8. Pour and enjoy

Chipp Tip

If you don't have scales a typical coffee scoop will give you roughly 15-17g of ground coffee.

View the full guide here.
What you’ll need:
Here’s founder Zach's personal recipe:
  • 32.5g coarsely ground coffee
  • Add 500ml of fresh filtered water.
  • Give it a little stir
  • Leave it in the fridge for 8-12 hours.
  • Strain through a V60 02 or the Hario Cold Brew Coffee Maker

Dose: 18 grams

Brew time: 25-30 sec

Brew weight: 30-36 grams

This should be used a recommended start, not an absolute.

See how you get on and change your recipe to what suits you best and let us know what you find!
  1. Grind your coffee to a coarse grind
  2. Use a ratio of 60G Coffee to 1Ltr water 
  3. In a 3 cup french press add 21g coffee (approx 3 scoops) 
  4. Add 350ml boiling water 
  5. Leave to brew for 4 minutes 
  6. Use a spoon to gently stir the crust 
  7. Leave the french press to brew and settle for a further 6 minutes. 
  8. Add the plunger and gently press

Chipp Tip

Being patient with your French Press will make sure you have an even better coffee experience and making sure to use scales and freshly ground coffee will help elevate that cup of morning java even further!

View the full guide here.
  1. Grind your coffee a little coarser than table salt. You will need approx 15-17g of coffee.
  2. Boil your kettle with fresh water.
  3. Add your boiled water to the brewing chamber, just up to the fill line.
  4. Fill the basket with coffee, slightly mounded, and level the surface off with your finger. Brush away loose grounds on the top edge of the filter basket.
  5. Carefully screw the top of the brewer to the bottom not over-tightening it.
  6. Place the Moka pot on your stove over a medium heat ensuring the handle is not in any direct heat.
  7. Keep the lid open and wait for the coffee to extract into the top chamber.
  8. Once the coffee starts to bubble out of the inner spout and no more liquid emerges carefully take the Moka pot off the heat and run the bottom chamber under a cold tap to stop any further extraction.
  9. Pour and enjoy.

Chipp Tip

If you don't have scales a typical coffee scoop will give you roughly 15-17g of ground coffee.