Kenya Nyeri Hill Farm

About This Coffee

Nyeri Hill Farm is located high up in the fertile highlands of central Kenya and is one of the country's oldest coffee farms. The farm has been run by the Catholic Church since they planted the first coffee trees here over a hundred years ago. In addition to its high quality, the farm also has a strong tradition of social and environmental responsibility. They have started a reforestation project and introduced several measures against erosion. Fungicides and pesticides have not been used for over ten years, and the use of synthetic chemicals has been gradually reduced. All this to promote the rich biodiversity and wildlife that thrives on the 4,500 hectare estate. In character, this is a juicy coffee with an almost perfect balance between crisp acidity & deep body. The farm covers 3,000 acres of land, of which 825 are used for coffee cultivation and produces over 400 tons of high quality beans annually. The farm is located at an altitude of between 1,800 and 2,200 meters above sea level, with well-drained, deep volcanic clay soil. The main varieties grown here are SL 28, SL 34, K7, Ruiru 11 and Batian. Nyeri Hill Farm is certified by several international organizations, including Rainforest Alliance and UTZ Kapeh. The income from coffee production also funds a number of charitable projects, including schools, colleges and a hospital – all located within the farm area