Rita AB
Roast level: Light
Tasting notes: citrus, berry and chocolate
Roasted by 8th and Roast, Nashville, TN
Rita AB
Roast level: Light
Tasting notes: citrus, berry and chocolate
Roasted by 8th and Roast, Nashville, TN
8th and Roast

Rita AB

4.4
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
32 Reviews

$21.99

This light-bodied Kenyan coffee packs all the citrus acidity you could want, and smuggles in an unexpected, gentle chocolate note for balance.

Light roast

Understanding roast levels

Roast level affects both flavor and body. Here's what to expect from each.

Light

Best for: those that prize delicate flavors and a tea-like feel above intensity.

Light-Medium

Best for: those that enjoy juicy acidity and gently caramelized sugars.

Medium

Best for: those that enjoy balance and classic flavors like cocoa and nuts.

Medium-Dark

Best for: those looking for classic coffee flavors with a kiss of roast.

Dark

Best for: those that love intense, smoky flavor and a full body above all else.

Trade Tip

Roasters don’t always agree on roast level — one roaster’s dark might look the same as another’s medium. We taste and assign every coffee our own roast level, so your matches stay consistent no matter who roasted them.

Single Origins

This is a limited-run coffee. If you subscribe, we'll recommend a similar coffee when it runs out.

Quantity

Flavor profile

Sweet and tart with hints of

Citrus

Berry

Chocolate

Origin

Country Of Origin

Kenya

Process

Washed

Variety

SL34, SL28, Ruiru 11

Elevation

1500-1700m

Sub Region

Nyeri

8th and Roast
ABOUT THE ROASTER

8th and Roast

Nashville, TN
Partnered with Trade since 2024
Since 2009, 8th & Roast has been crafting exceptional coffee in Nashville. They build strong relationships with farmers to source the best beans and roast with care to bring out their full potential. It’s all about quality, freshness, and a commitment to doing coffee right.
Fun Fact
When developing their tasting notes, the folks at 8th & Roast like to bring in examples of their proposed notes to our cupping. This often turns into quite the interesting potluck.

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4.4
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
Based on 32 reviews
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32 reviews
  • Zachary K.
    Verified Buyer
    How did you brew this coffee? Espresso
    2 weeks ago
    How did you brew this coffee? Espresso
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Cortado Perfection

    I’m an oat cortado guy. Daily. Tend to lean to Ethiopian coffees. This one (Kenyan) works great and nail it for me. Flavorful, rich, just hits the spot.

    For the obsessives, my setup: Breville Barista Pro Grinder (settings inner burr 3, outer 9, 18g), Breville Infuser. I tend to pull a 50-53g shot!

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  • Holly Y.
    Verified Buyer
    How did you brew this coffee? Espresso
    3 weeks ago
    How did you brew this coffee? Espresso
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Great coffe!

    Wonderful flavor and pulls really well.

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  • Geoffrey P.
    Verified Buyer
    How did you brew this coffee? Espresso
    1 month ago
    How did you brew this coffee? Espresso
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Great Kenyan Beans!

    Another great addition to the morning lineup! Highly recommend to anyone who loves bright fruit forward coffees.

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  • TETSUHIRO I.
    Verified Buyer
    How did you brew this coffee? Pour Over
    1 month ago
    How did you brew this coffee? Pour Over
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Solid and robudst texture

    While it clearly has a vibrant acidity, it also offers a solid backbone, robust texture, and a satisfying body. It felt somewhat distinct from the floral, delicate impression typically associated with standard light roasts.

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  • Rachel E.
    Verified Buyer
    How did you brew this coffee? Automatic Drip
    1 month ago
    How did you brew this coffee? Automatic Drip
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Love the Rita

    I jump around a lot between coffees and profiles. My first year was all perfect hits. This year much more hit or miss. This was a nice Hit to find and enjoy. I almost never purchase a coffee second time unless it is exceptional and this one was an exception

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