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Top27%

Roaster's Choice - Kenya Mbandi

Kenya · Washed · Light
Score of 86.5 cited by the roaster
In common
Both from Kenya · Both washed · Both list brown sugar and citrus fruit notes
Different
$1.12/oz less
$25.0012 oz · 2 more sizes

Shipping from $6.31Free shipping over $45

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Kenya Nyeri Peaberry

Kenya · Light
5.0 from 16 ratings on the roaster's shop
In common
Both from Kenya · Both list brown sugar and citrus fruit notes
Different
$1.33/oz less
$22.5012 oz · 1 more size

Shipping from $9.22

Top30%

Kenya Nguvu

Kenya · Medium-Dark
4.9 from 36 ratings on the roaster's shop
In common
Both from Kenya · Both list brown sugar and citrus fruit notes
Different
$1.83/oz less
$22.001 lb · 2 more sizes

Shipping $5.00Free shipping over $35

Kenya Karinga, Stereoscope Coffee
Stereoscope Coffee, Los Angeles, CA

Kenya Karinga

Mostly citrus, some sugar

In stock at Stereoscope Coffee. We don't carry it yet.

$32.03283g bag
At Stereoscope Coffee

About Kenya Karinga

How is it rated?

77Strong. Cherrybook Index, from 2 sources.

  • Reddit, on the roaster91
  • YouTube, on the roaster85
  • What the roaster discloses50

With this little evidence the score is pulled toward a neutral 50; more signals will move it.

Whether we sell a coffee never changes its score. How the Index works

What will it taste like?

Mostly citrus, some sugar.

  • Citrus67%
  • Sugar and spice33%

The roaster’s notes: grapefruit, mandarin orange, juicy, toffee.

See these notes on the flavor wheel

Mapped from the roaster’s tasting notes to the SCA flavor wheel: our reading of their notes, not the roaster’s own categories.

How does the price compare?

$3.21an ounce. Similar coffees run $2.17 to $4.09.

What moves the price

  • Roaster brand and sourcing+41%
  • Kenya origin+5%
  • Washed process−4%

Some listing details are missing, so the comparison is broad.

A statistical model, refit weekly across the in-stock catalog, estimates what coffees with these listed traits sell for per ounce.

Back of the bag

What Stereoscope Coffee publishes about this coffee.

Process
Washed
Bag
283g

The variety and the origin

About Stereoscope Coffee

The roaster’s page

Community reputation · Reddit

Cult favorite· sentiment 91/100

Four independent Reddit threads give Stereoscope Coffee a consistently favorable picture. Commenters praised its beans, called it a favorite local shop, and repeatedly described the coffee in strongly positive terms.

well-liked beansfavorite local shopconsistent positive sentiment
Threads cited (4)

Meet the roaster on camera

6 videos

About the roasterShop tour

Poursteady at Stereoscope Coffee

Poursteady · 6.9K views on YouTube

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This video covers Stereoscope Coffee; it is general roaster coverage.

Cherrybook summary of the video

A video showing Poursteady equipment in operation at Stereoscope Coffee.

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Across the coverage of Stereoscope Coffee

Outside coverage portrays Stereoscope Coffee as a prominent Southern California specialty roaster dedicated to micro-roasting seasonal harvests and bringing depth and dimension to coffee culture. Reviewers and interview features highlight their meticulous attention to detail, from espresso preparation to automated pour-over technology. Additionally, outside coverage notes their thoughtful collaborations, such as partnering with Mizuba Tea Co. to serve ceremonial grade matcha across their multiple locations.

Southern California specialty micro-roaster · Focus on seasonal origin nuances · Commitment to precision and craft · Integration of automated equipment like Poursteady · Partnership with Mizuba Tea Co. for matcha

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4.9 from 403 ratings on the roaster's shop
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Shipping $6.00Free shipping over $50

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