Kenya: Nyeri Hill Estate (Washed)

THE ORIGIN STORY The Nyeri Hill farm is owned by the Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri. The farm's ownership dates back to the early 1890s when Kenya was still a British colony. The farm is unique because it is among the first coffee plantations to be established in Eastern Africa. The farm lies in Nyeri District, approximately 300 km north of the capital Nairobi. It lies at an altitude of 1800 metres above sea level at the lowest point, with the highest point at 2200 metres above sea level. Income generated from coffee over the last century has established about 15 institutions, including seminaries, schools, and a hospital. Altitude: 1800 - 2200 masl Variety / Processing Method: SL28, SL34, Batian, Ruiru 11 / Washed Location: Nyeri, Kenya