Onyx - Krampus Instant

£12.00
Origin - Kenya
Variety - SL28, SL34, Batian
Roast - Expressive Dark - Agtron #64.5
Process Method - Dry Washed

Roast Date (Standard 0-6 Weeks) -

Roast Date (Rested) -

Description

Instant Krampus

Tastes Like — 🔥 Brûléed Grapefruit • 🍫 Chocolate Cake • 🍂 Tobacco • 🥃 Burnt Sugar


DETAILS

  • Origin: Rungeto Factory, Kenya

  • Varietal: SL28 / SL34 / Ruiru 11 Peaberry

  • Process: Dry Washed

  • Roast Level: Expressive Dark (Instant)

  • Format: Pack of Pre-Portioned Soluble Coffee Bags

  • Size: 6 Individual Instant Packets


INTRO — Specialty Instant Coffee Reimagined

Onyx Coffee Lab is delighted to introduce Instant Krampus — a bold and fl avour-rich instant coffee that defies expectations of soluble brews. Building on Onyx’s decades-long expertise in sourcing and roasting world-class coffees, this product brings the depth, nuance, and character of specialty coffee into a ready-to-brew instant format that dissolves quickly in hot water or milk with no compromise on quality or complexity.

Inspired by a playful holiday tale — where Krampus scorched Onyx’s prized Kenyan peaberries — what remains is surprisingly delicious and compelling, boasting layers of deep chocolate, burnt citrus, and warm spice in every cup.


THE PRODUCER — Rungeto Factory Peaberries from Kenya

This coffee begins its journey at the Rungeto Factory in Kenya’s Kii Cooperative, known for producing standout peaberry lots. Peaberries — naturally occurring single, round beans found in roughly 10% of coffee cherries — are prized for their concentrated sweetness and density, which translate into intense flavour in both traditional roast and instant preparations.

Onyx’s long-standing sourcing relationships in Kenya allow them to select peak peaberry outturns from this cooperative, ensuring that even an instant coffee retains traceable origin and specialty pedigree.


THE PROCESS — From Bean to Instant Brilliance

Instant Krampus is crafted from a dark roast of Kenyan peaberries, processed and roasted with the same care Onyx applies to its whole-bean offerings. The beans are:

🍒 Sourced from premium peaberry outturns at Rungeto Factory
🔥 Dark roasted expressively to develop rich, caramelised sugars and deep cocoa tones
⚗️ Converted to soluble through precise preparation and drying so each sachet dissolves cleanly
Pre-portioned for consistency — each packet contains a measured dose for reliable flavour every time

The result is a specialty-grade instant coffee that captures the essence of a dark roast Kenyan cup — with depth, sweetness, and a bold profile you can enjoy anywhere.


THE CUP — Dark & Dessert-Like with Citrus Spark

In the cup, Instant Krampus delivers a surprisingly layered sensory experience. Its expressive dark roast foundation is complemented by bright fruit highlights and rich, indulgent sweetness — a profile that belies its instant format.

Flavour Notes

🔥 Brûléed Grapefruit — smoky citrus brightness
🍫 Chocolate Cake — rich, dessert-like cocoa depth
🍂 Tobacco — earthy warmth and rounded spice
🥃 Burnt Sugar — lingering sweet finish

Even with less than 25 mg of caffeine per 12 oz cup (depending on serving size), this coffee has full flavour and satisfying presence — ideal for mornings, evenings, or anytime you crave something robust without the fuss of brewing.


What is the roast recency?

Onyx recommend brewing with beans that are at least two weeks off roast. All beans are roasted to peak flavour at around 8-12 weeks. We have the option to either purchase standard beans (at least 2 weeks but no longer than 6 weeks off roast), or rested beans (at least 7 weeks off roast, no longer than 12). For peak flavour, if you are looking to use immediately, we recommend purchasing the rested beans. If you are adding to your rotation of beans, we recommend purchasing the standard and allowing the beans to naturally rest and mature whilst you rotate through other beans.

Specifications
  • 6 Sachets per Box