Kenya Ichamama — Freezer Release
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- If something’s off, we’ll make it right (ground coffee is a final sale.)
Blueberry Tea, Citrus, Sweet
- Grower: 1126 coffee producers organized around the Ichamama Factory
- Variety: SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11, and Batian
- Region: Nyeri County, Central Province, Kenya
- Harvest: October-December
- Altitude: 1700 - 1890 masl
- Soil: Volcanic loam
- Process: Fully washed and dried on raised beds
Every so often, the freezer gives up a little secret.
We found this coffee tucked away in our green coffee freezer, still vacuum-packed and quietly resting for at least three years. Curiosity got the better of us, so we decided to roast it and see what time, cold storage, and a little patience had done. Honestly, we weren’t sure what to expect. Green coffee is alive in its own way, and aging is usually not kind. But this lot surprised us.
In the cup, it still carries the unmistakable elegance of Nyeri: delicate notes of blueberry tea, soft citrus, and a refined sweetness that lingers gently. It is not loud or showy. Instead, it is graceful, composed, and quietly beautiful — the kind of coffee that rewards a little attention.
This lot comes from 1,126 family-owned farms delivering coffee to the Ichamama Factory, a wet mill in Kenya’s celebrated Nyeri region, nestled along the fertile foothills of the Aberdare mountain range. The mill is managed by the Othaya Farmers Co-operative Society, founded in 1956 with just 250 members. Today, the cooperative has grown to nearly 15,000 members and supports more than 14,500 families through coffee.
Most farmers in this area cultivate small half-acre plots, averaging around 250 coffee trees each, often shaded by banana, grevillea, and macadamia trees. Across the cooperative, varieties such as SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11, and Batian grow over roughly 2,370 acres. The society now operates 19 wet mills, a dry mill, and administrative offices, creating both permanent and seasonal employment in the region.
We are offering this coffee because it sparked our curiosity, and we thought it might spark yours, too. It is a rare chance to taste how carefully frozen green coffee evolves over time — not as an experiment in theory, but as something alive in the cup.
Delicate, citrusy, and quietly complex, this is a coffee with a story worth tasting, and a reminder that sometimes the best discoveries are the ones we almost forgot were there.
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Please note that all ground coffee purchases are final sale and are not eligible for refund or exchange. Because ground coffee is prepared specifically to your selected grind size, we are unable to accept returns or offer exchanges once the package has been opened or shipped.
If you're unsure of your grind preference, we recommend choosing whole bean coffee for maximum flexibility and freshness.
Freshly roasted coffee, shipped across Canada. Here’s everything you need to know about delivery times, local pickup, returns, and order changes.
Quick answers
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Shipping (Canada): We ship across Canada.
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Free shipping: $65+ (Alberta) • $75+ (rest of Canada)
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Subscriptions: Always ship free in Canada
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Roast & ship timeline: Most orders ship within 1–3 business days
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Local pickup (Edmonton): Available from Ritchie Market
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Order changes: Contact us within 24 hours if your order hasn’t shipped
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Ground coffee: Custom-ground coffee is final sale
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United States: US shipping is currently paused (details below)
Need help fast? Email info@transcendcoffee.com with your order number.
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Shipping in Canada
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Processing & delivery times
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Local pickup (Edmonton)
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United States shipping (paused)
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International shipping (outside Canada)
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Returns & refunds
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Ground coffee (custom ground)
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Equipment & merchandise
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Cancellations & order changes
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FAQs
Shipping in Canada
We ship across Canada. Shipping rates are calculated at checkout based on your order and destination.
Free shipping thresholds
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Alberta: Free shipping on orders over $65
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Rest of Canada: Free shipping on orders over $75
Subscriptions: All subscription orders ship free in Canada.
Processing & delivery times
We roast in small batches and pack fresh. Most orders ship within 1–3 business days (excluding weekends and holidays).
Once shipped, delivery time depends on your region and carrier capacity. You’ll receive tracking as soon as your order leaves our roastery.
Local pickup (Edmonton)
Local pickup is available from Ritchie Market or Transcend 124
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Pickup orders are typically ready within 1–3 business days
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Please pick up your order within 2 weeks of receiving your pickup notification
United States shipping (paused)
At this time, we’re not able to ship orders to U.S. addresses.
Recent changes to U.S. import and processing fees can add significant charges at the border, making small orders unpredictable and often unaffordable. To protect customers from surprise costs and delays, we’ve paused U.S. shipping for now.
If you have questions, email info@transcendcoffee.com.
International shipping (outside Canada)
International shipping is limited and availability can change. If you’re outside Canada and can’t check out, email info@transcendcoffee.com with your country and postal code and we’ll confirm what’s possible.
Returns & refunds
Coffee (whole bean + ground)
Coffee is a perishable product, so coffee purchases are final sale once shipped.
If something is wrong with your order (damaged parcel, incorrect item, or a quality issue), contact info@transcendcoffee.com within 7 days of delivery with your order number and details. Photos help if the parcel was damaged. We’ll make it right.
Ground coffee (custom ground)
We grind coffee specifically to the brew method you select, so ground coffee can’t be returned or exchanged once shipped.
Not sure what to choose? We recommend ordering whole bean for maximum freshness and flexibility.
If we grind your order incorrectly, contact us — we’ll fix it.
Equipment & merchandise
Unopened, unused equipment and merchandise may be eligible for return. Email info@transcendcoffee.com within 15 days of delivery to request authorization.
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Items must be returned unused and in original packaging
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Return shipping is the customer’s responsibility unless the item arrived damaged or incorrect
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Refunds are issued to the original payment method once the return is received and inspected
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Moccamaster returns
Moccamaster brewers may be returned within 30 days of purchase if unused and in original condition/packaging. Contact info@transcendcoffee.com to start a return.
Cancellations & order changes
We start processing quickly to roast and ship fresh.
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If you need to cancel or change an order, contact us within 24 hours of placing it
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If your order has already shipped, we may not be able to cancel it
Email info@transcendcoffee.com with your order number and request, and we’ll do our best to help.
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Payment & order confirmation
All orders are processed through secure checkout. Once your order is placed, you’ll receive an email confirmation. If you don’t see it, check your spam/junk folder or email us at info@transcendcoffee.com.
FAQs
Do you ship across Canada?
Yes — shipping is available across Canada, with rates calculated at checkout.
Do subscriptions ship free?
Yes — subscription orders always ship free in Canada.
When will my order ship?
Most orders ship within 1–3 business days. You’ll receive tracking once it ships.
Do you offer free shipping?
Yes: free shipping on orders over $65 (Alberta) and over $75 (rest of Canada).
Can I cancel my order?
Usually, if you contact us within 24 hours and it hasn’t shipped yet.
Why is ground coffee final sale?
Because it’s custom ground for your selected brew method and can’t be resold or reprocessed.
Do you ship to the United States?
Not at the moment. US shipping is paused due to import/processing fees that can make orders unaffordable.
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