This Kenya Kiamugumo AA is sourced from the Kirinyaga region, specifically the Ngariama community. It is produced by various smallholder farmers and processed at the Kiamugumo Washing Station at an altitude of 1600 meters. The coffee features a light roast profile with vibrant tasting notes of tropical fruits, passionfruit, and coconut cream, offering a juicy, sweet, and complex cup.
Great Minds Coffee Roasters was founded in 2019 by Chris and Emily Pacileo in Oakville, Connecticut, housed in the historic Old Pin Shop, a former manufacturing facility that operated for over a century. The roastery partners with sustainable farms and cooperatives worldwide, prioritizing fair trade practices and environmental responsibility across its supply chain. Great Minds roasts in small batches with a focus on continual improvement, rotating its coffee roster to keep the offering fresh and reflective of what is seasonally available. The roastery is open to the public on a limited schedule, keeping the operation focused and intentional.