Mwirua Gathambi AA — Espresso
Washed
Cherrybook Index
70Noted
Evidence-of-quality score, not a cup score. Sparse signal: 2 of 7 signals on file. Methodology
Price position
$3.12/oz$33.00 for 300g
this lot $3.12$2.20$3.51
Typical band for this profile $2.20 to $3.51 (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, indexed 70 on sparse evidence and priced inside the typical band for its listed profile.
Based on the listing and catalog evidence
Price and availability set by the roaster.
Roasts to order · ships in ~4d
Your bag is roasted after you order; expect a short delay before it ships, but it arrives as fresh as the roaster can make it.
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Roaster’s notes
blueberry · cantaloupe · strawberry
- Fruit
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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
- Producer
- —
- Farm / Co-op
- —
- Process
- Washed
- Altitude
- —
- Harvest
- —
- Weight
- 300g
- Bag price
- $33.00
- Price / oz
- $3.12/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.
$3.12/oz
typically $2.20 to $3.51
Where it sits
30 Kenya washed single-origin lots (other named varieties, retail bags); USD listings; roast unlisted in stock
typical band this lot
83rd percentile of 30 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×1.30
- Kenya origin×1.07
- Washed process×0.95
- Other listed varieties×0.97
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, altitude
Cherrybook Index (CBI)
Evidence-of-quality score, not a cup score. Methodology
70
Noted
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 75.0 shrunk to 64.4 + bonuses = 70.
Missing: SCA grade, Coffee Review, YouTube reviews, On-shop ratings, Cherrybook ratings
- 82/ 78% weightReddit sentimentSentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
- 50/ 22% weightRoaster transparencyProducer / farm / lot disclosure depth
Bonuses applied
- +2Sprudge press coverageThis roaster has been featured by Sprudge
- +3World Coffee Championships finalist lotThis roaster sourced a World Coffee Championships finalist routine
- +1Editorial coverage clusterThis roaster has 3+ recent editorial mentions across trade press
Sensory profileestimated
- Acidity
- 4
- Body
- 3
- Sweetness
- 4
- Balance
- 4
- Clean
- 4
Comps & alternatives
Tasting flight
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Reference · About the varietal & origin
About Monogram Coffee
Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 82/100
Six Reddit threads are mostly favorable toward Monogram Coffee, with one contributor also reporting uneven results. One subscriber said switching from Kicking Horse to Monogram made a noticeable difference; another commenter said they could not recommend Monogram enough and expected its long-standing roasting team to produce more refined, consistent roasts. A repeat drinker said they had bought only Monogram for more than five months and loved its coffee, though one coffee was not their favorite; a Calgary commenter likewise described some coffees as incredible and some as duds, while calling the higher-end offerings a good choice. Other contributors said they were impressed and wanted to try more, or listed Monogram among their favorite roasters.
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Threads cited (6)
- r/espresso · 219↑ · Monogram Coffee's Gesha Village Extraction Stills
Yes sir! I'm all the way down in North Carolina, but a buddy in Canada sent me a bag. I gotta say, I'm really impressed with Monogram. I'm a hardcore Counter Culture fan and Monogram has a similar vibe to their roasting, or at least this one does. I really want to try more from them. Phil and Sebastian is definitely on
- r/Coffee · 169↑ · What price point do you find is the transition point from ‘ok’ brand to ‘great’ beans?
Was buying Kicking Horse for $10/lb for a long while. Tried a Monogram subscription due to a Black Friday sale a few years back. Price was about $16 for 350 grams. Didn’t think it would have that big of an effect but I was wrong. I know this a highly subjective question but for each of you, where did you find was the p
- r/Coffee · 106↑ · Coffee roasters in Canada?
I can't recommend Monogram enough. Not only are they led by some of the top coffee professionals in Canada (and in the world, actually) they also have an incredible team that has been with them for a while. Meaning that the roasts will be more refined and consistent since the roasters have had the chance to REALLY get.
- r/Coffee · 15↑ · Canadian Roasters
...one who lives in Calgary, I may be biased in my answer, but here it is. P&S are great, source fantastic green and roast quite well, but the wonkery comment is correct. Monogram have some absolutely incredible coffee, but also have some duds. Their higher end stuff is always a good choice. I would advocate trying out
- r/espresso · 8↑ · Anyone try this one from Monogram coffee? Thoughts?
I just finished the Aricha filter roast, mixed usage between V60 & americanos. Monogram is the only roaster I've been drinking for the last 5 months +, and I love their coffee. Usually have an Ethiopian and Central/South American on the go in this house. I don't have a great palate, but the Aricha wasn't my favourite..
- r/Coffee · 5↑ · Recommendations re: mocha syrups/chocolate
...od mocha (is that sacrilegious to say on here?). Located in BC, Canada we try and get our beans from as many local roasters as possible, some favourites include Modus, Monogram, Phil & Sebastian and JJBean. I actually bought a giant thing of mocha sauce from JJBean, which has sadly come to its end. I need to repleni
Press · Sprudge
- Jill Hoff Of Monogram Coffee Is The 2026 Canada Barista Champion2026-06-24·sprudge
This is Jill Hoff’s second Canada Barista Championship.
On YouTube
Meet the roaster on camera
From the roasterBrand film
How to Become the World's Best Barista: Part 1
Monogram Coffee · 1.4K views on YouTube
Watch on YouTubeThis video covers Monogram Coffee; it is general roaster coverage.
Cherrybook summary of the video
Monogram Coffee co-founder Ben Putt reflects on his journey to the World Barista Championship and training for the global stage. The mini documentary-style video follows barista training, the pursuit of competitive excellence, and passing the baton to another competitor representing the brand.
Inside this video
From Monogram Coffee:
“The world barista championship is really a trend setter for ideas, new coffees.”
“Winning the World Barista Championship requires excellence in craft, delivery, service, and tragically, you need that perfect run to win.”
“We found really great coffees that fit her theme as well. I think she'll crush it.”
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