This Omni-light blend combines Rwanda Jiwama Red Bourbon Washed with Kenya Muinami Estate Ruiru Natural in a 50/50 mix. It aims for an ultralight roast profile, delivering clean stone fruit and lemon acidity from the Rwanda component, and red fruit notes with tea and spice from the Kenya component. Tasting notes include raspberry, lemonade, and dark chocolate. Suitable for espresso or batch brew.
Shoebox Coffee Roasters is a Chicago based micro roastery focused on light roast profiles that emphasize acidity, complexity, and fruit forward flavors. Founded by Maxwell, who previously roasted for Jimmy Beans, the operation is built around sourcing and small batch production. Shoebox conducts origin trips to build direct relationships with farmers, including work with Hacienda La Papaya in Saraguro, Ecuador, sourcing varietals like Mejorado, Sidra, and Geisha. New coffee drops are released every Sunday, roasted and shipped fresh. It is a young roastery that has quickly earned a following in the specialty coffee community for the quality and intentionality of its sourcing.
