Mutheka Kiandu AB — Instant
Cherrybook Index
68Noted
Evidence-of-quality score, not a cup score. Sparse signal: 2 of 7 signals on file. Methodology
Price position
US$18.50/ozAUD 16.50 for 18g
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Catalog summary
A washed lot from Nyeri, Kenya, indexed 68 on sparse evidence.
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Roaster’s notes
pear · green apple · lime
- Fruit
- Citrus
- Origin
- Nyeri, KE
- Farm / Co-op
- Mutheka Farmers Cooperative Society
- Process
- Washed
- Altitude
- 1600–1770 m
- Harvest
- —
- Weight
- 18g
- Bag price
- AUD 16.50
- Price / oz
- US$18.50/oz
- Brew
- filter, espresso
from the roaster’s storeread by Cherrybook from the listing“estimated” below = inferred, not stated
About Ona Coffee
Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 84/100
Four independent Reddit threads give Ona Coffee a favorable picture. A first-time drinker said the coffee would not be their last, another called the Raspberry Candy blend an all-time favorite, and a separate poster listed Ona among roasters they had tried and enjoyed. A Liberica drinker described an aromatic cup with smoke and tobacco notes while distinguishing it from dark-roast flavor.
Threads cited (4)
- r/pourover · 77↑ · Most Memorable Coffees of 2024, Country by Country
The liberica I had was very aromatic, for sure, both ground and in the cup. I described the ‘burnt’ tasting note as bacon smoke, I think ONA described it as tobacco. But it wasn’t like dark roasted coffee. I dialed it in like I dial in any other coffee - primarily with grind size. I can’t remember more specifics than t
- r/espresso · 52↑ · Decent DE1Pro x Ona Coffee Rwanda Gatare (Classic Lever Profile)
This was the first time I had ever tried ONA and won't be the last. So so good.
- r/espresso · 26↑ · Some of the world’s best.
Love me some ONA. Aussie roasters represent! ONA's Raspberry Candy blend is an all timer for me. Never had anything else like it
- r/pourover · 7↑ · Attention Aussies. Hit me with your roaster suggestions
So far I’ve tried (and enjoyed) Ona, Single O, Reuben Hills and Passport.
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Introducing the STEM
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Cherrybook summary of the video
Ona Coffee introduces the STEM, a new tamper-like extraction tool designed for baristas to achieve greater consistency and speed. The tool is lightweight, durable, and compatible with most espresso machines, aiming to improve workflow and extraction efficiency.
Inside this video
From ONA Coffee:
“I knew that I had very small window to achieve that perfect shot.”
“We wanted to make it as durable as possible and this was a challenge while we were making it.”
“We're very excited to be able to share the STEM with all of you.”
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