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Ibonia Estate AB - Kenya

WashedMediumNorthscore 80
Origin
KE
Farm / Co-op
Ibonia Estate
Process
Washed
Altitude
1725–1725 m
Varietals
sl28, sl34
Harvest
—
Weight
363g
Bag price
$25.00
Price / oz
$1.95/oz
Brew
—

As cupped

black cherry · blackberry · anise · hibiscus

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Batch roasted weekly

Roasted on a scheduled weekly rhythm. Very fresh if you order right after a roast day; less so near the end of the cycle.

“All of our coffees are roasted to order. We roast on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and ship out the next day.” source ↗

Northscore

Quality score with explicit source coverage. Methodology

80

Limited signal

Confidence45% coverage / 2 of 4 signals

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Missing: SCA grade, Coffee Review

  • Community sentiment
    Sentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
    80/ 44% weight
  • Sensory average
    Mean of acidity, body, sweetness, balance, cleanliness
    80/ 56% weight

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Community reputation · Reddit

Well-regarded· sentiment 80/100

Tandem Coffee Roasters is well-regarded in the specialty coffee community, frequently mentioned alongside other top-tier roasters. Users appreciate their high-quality single-origin offerings and the experience at their Portland, Maine, cafes. While generally praised, some users have noted specific flavor profiles in their Kenyan coffees that lean toward savory or "truffly" notes, which may be polarizing depending on personal preference. They are also recognized for offering 5lb bulk bags, making them a popular choice for those looking to buy in larger quantities.

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