Saija | 74110 / 74177 by Kenissa - Ethiopia

The latest from Saija in Victoria, British Columbia.

Saija is just the type of micro roaster we love. Partners Sage and Aija are the reason why we love coffee and the industry it brings. Passionate people, creating incredible things. Clean, crisp, lightly roasted incredible coffee - perfect.

When we honour the practices that shape our human experience - appreciating even the smallest moments - we become fully present in our lives.

Saija embodies this philosophy by sourcing & roasting beautiful coffees and honouring the value behind them - so your daily ritual is simple and sacred. 

Welcome to KNIFE, Saija Coffee.

A honey-processed coffee with a crisp sweetness and floral notes produced by Kenissa Cooperative in Agaro, Ethiopia.

Crisp sweetness, florals & green tea, slightly tart undertones. 

Kenissa Cooperative

Kenissa Cooperative was founded in 2018 and processes coffee for its 305-310 smallholder members, most of which grow the JARC 74110 variety with a few still growing 74177. Kenissa's leadership is exceptionally committed to its success, with former members who've secured their own export licences still serving on its board or in management roles to help their community and improve the incomes and livelihoods of its member. 

Mostly comprised of JARC 74110 with small amounts being 74177, this coffee is grown organically and processed using the honey technique. Being shade-dried on raised beds with each lot labelled for traceability. Needless to say, the processing at Kenissa Cooperative is top-notch. 

"Honoring your daily rituals" - definitely something we can get behind.