Kenya // Kii Washed
Washed
Cherrybook Index
63sparse
Evidence-of-quality score, not a cup score. Sparse signal: 2 of 7 signals on file. Methodology
Price position
$2.08/oz$25.00 for 340g
this lot $2.08$1.61$2.57
Typical band for this profile $1.61 to $2.57 (Kenya washed single-origin lots (other named varieties, retail bags); USD listings; roast unlisted in stock). Where it sits
Catalog summary
A washed lot from Kirinyaga, Kenya, not yet indexed (2 of 7 signals on file) and priced inside the typical band for its listed profile.
Based on the listing and catalog evidence
Price and availability set by the roaster.
Batch roasted weekly · ships in ~2d
Roasted on a scheduled weekly rhythm. Very fresh if you order right after a roast day; less so near the end of the cycle.
“We roast for online shipping orders Monday-Thursday (except for major holidays).” source ↗
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Cherrybook last checked this listing today.
Roaster’s notes
monk fruit · tomatillo
- Fruit
- Citrus
Open the flavor wheel
Mapped from the roaster’s tasting notes to the SCA flavor wheel; Cherrybook’s interpretation of the stated notes, not the roaster’s own categorization.
- Origin
- Kirinyaga, KE
- Farm / Co-op
- Kii
- Process
- Washed
- Altitude
- 1600–1800 m
- Harvest
- —
- Weight
- 340g
- Bag price
- $25.00
- Price / oz
- $2.08/oz
- Brew
- —
from the roaster’s storeread by Cherrybook from the listing“estimated” below = inferred, not stated
Price contextmodeled
A modeled range and current prices for comparable listings.
$2.08/oz
typically $1.61 to $2.57
Where it sits
33 Kenya washed single-origin lots (other named varieties, retail bags); USD listings; roast unlisted in stock
typical band this lot
52nd percentile of 33 Kenya washed single-origin lots (other named varieties, retail bags); USD listings; roast unlisted in stock right now.
What moves this price
cheaper×1.00pricier
- Roaster brand and sourcing×0.92
- Kenya origin×1.07
- Washed process×0.95
- Other listed varieties×0.97
At 340 g, this bag runs about 2% less per ounce than a typical 288 g bag; that is pack size, not the coffee.
How this estimate works
A statistical model, refit weekly across the in-stock catalog, estimates what a coffee with these listed attributes typically sells for per ounce. Each multiplier compares one trait against the average lot in this market; the roaster line covers brand and sourcing together, which this model cannot separate. Bag size is shown separately, priced at the rate observed across sizes of the same coffee, because it says nothing about the coffee itself. The distribution counts every in-stock listing in the comparison group, with at least 15 listings from three roasters and no roaster supplying more than 60% of it. Decaf, blends, variety segments, processing families and bag formats stay separate. Origin, roast and selling currency can broaden as the group label indicates. Prices are converted to USD per ounce; shipping and differences in tax treatment are not adjusted. The model reads listed attributes only: the quality of the specific lot in the bag is not observable, so a price above the typical band is not evidence of overpricing.
Not listed by the roaster: roast level
Cherrybook Index (CBI)
Evidence-of-quality score, not a cup score. Methodology
63
Sparse signal
Confidence2 of 7 signals on file
Score is heavily shrunk toward 50; treat as a placeholder until more sources arrive.
How confidence affects the score
Coverage measures signal availability, not cup quality. This coffee has 23% of the signal universe on file. Missing sources are dropped, remaining weights are renormalized, and the result is shrunk toward a neutral 50 baseline by 43% so one thin signal cannot carry the score on its own.
The math on file: renormalized base 75.2 shrunk to 64.5 + bonuses = 63.
Missing: SCA grade, Coffee Review, YouTube reviews, On-shop ratings, Cherrybook ratings
- 78/ 78% weightReddit sentimentSentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
- 65/ 22% weightRoaster transparencyProducer / farm / lot disclosure depth
Bonuses applied
- +2Sprudge press coverageThis roaster has been featured by Sprudge
- +-3Stale-stock demotionThis lot has been listed in stock for an extended time; specialty coffee freshness degrades over weeks
Sensory profileestimated
- Acidity
- 5
- Body
- 2
- Sweetness
- 3
- Balance
- 4
- Clean
- 5
Comps & alternatives
Tasting flight
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Reference · About the varietal & origin
About Dogwood Coffee
Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 78/100
Four Reddit contributions give a positive but limited view of Dogwood Coffee. One writer described Burundi Ninga as lighter and sweeter, with a roasted-marshmallow aroma noticed by a coworker. Another said a V60 made the fruit flavor prominent in a Dogwood African coffee. Other writers loved Toarco Peaberry and named Dogwood among their favorite Minnesota roasters.
sweet Burundi Ninga aromaprominent fruit in an African coffeeToarco Peaberry praisedMinnesota favorite
Threads cited (4)
- r/Coffee · 55↑ · Minnesota Roasters
i would recommend trying out Bootstrap out of St. Paul, and Five Watt out of Minneapolis. (Spyhouse and Dogwood are my other two favorites)
- r/Coffee · 8↑ · What does "our" coffee smell like to a regular person?
So I usually brew a couple cups of coffee from Dogwood and I recently tried out their Burundi Ninga beans, which is definitely a lighter, sweeter roast compared to coffee that most of my coworkers drink (ie. Starbucks, Tim Horton's, etc.). I got to work and had my coffee in my thermos and popped the lid off for it to c
- r/Coffee · 8↑ · Damn - I was hoping that I was wrong - V60 is a better pour over device!
...abbed filters, and the dripped coffee is better than the Melitta pour over device! I was hoping that the Melitta would be as good a brewing device - the filters are ubiquitous, and the plastic Melitta device is practically indestructible. 4 - 6 method used, Dogwood Coffee - African - now, the fruit flavor is promine
- r/Coffee · 6↑ · Good local roasters in Sacramento?
I've tried buying coffee from Temple and it tasted horrible and burnt. Are there any other local roasters I should give a try, or is by best bet to order online from Blue Bottle or my old roaster, Dogwood, in Minneapolis? (I love their Toarco Peaberry).
Press · Sprudge
- Dogwood & The Get Down Join Forces For The Sweet Renaissance Coffee Academy2025-04-11·sprudge
The Sweet Renaissance Coffee Academy is a non-profit “dedicated to increasing cultural representation behind the bar and beyond [by] providing training for aspiring baristas, mentorship, and business solutions for emerging roasters.”
On YouTube
Meet the roaster on camera
From the roasterBrand film
DOGWOOD: Minneapolis to Winnipeg
Dogwood Coffee
Watch on YouTubeThis video covers Dogwood Coffee; it is general roaster coverage.
Cherrybook summary of the video
This video provides a brief overview of Dogwood Coffee, highlighting their origins in Minneapolis and their expansion into Winnipeg. It emphasizes their commitment to building strong relationships throughout the coffee supply chain, from producers to consumers.
Inside this video
From Dogwood Coffee:
“We're a coffee company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We've been around since 2010.”
“We're really focused on the relationship between the producer and the consumer.”
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