Year of Existence
The Athimba farm sits on 50 acres of arable land in Maua, Meru. Founded in 1982 by the late Michael N. Raphael, Athimba Coffee is a family-grown legacy rooted in the fertile volcanic red soils of the Nyambene Hills, on the eastern slopes of Mount Kenya. What began as a smallholder venture has flourished into a globally recognized name in sustainable specialty Arabica coffee. Our unique terroir, marked by rich soils, ideal altitudes, and year-round sunshine allows us to produce consistently high-quality beans with exceptional flavor and complexity.
Learn MoreNestled in the volcanic red soils of the Nyambene Hills, on the eastern slopes of Mount Kenya, Athimba Coffee is more than a business, it’s a living heritage. What began as a family-owned venture in 1982 by the late Michael N. Raphael has grown into an internationally recognized name in sustainable specialty coffee.
Our name, Athimba, is inspired by ancestral stories of resilience, endurance, and excellence passed through generations. Today, we grow with the same values that shaped our beginnings, guided by the four pillars of Athimba:
Quality
Sustainability
Heritage
Community Empowerment
The unique terroir, rich volcanic soils, moderate altitudes, tropical rains, and year-round sunshine offers ideal conditions for cultivating dense, flavorful, complex Arabica beans, producing over 10,000 kilograms per acre annually. We’ve preserved our traditional hand-picking methods while integrating modern post-harvest practices to ensure each bean represents the best of both worlds: authentic African flavor and global standards of quality. Notably, our coffee processing is powered by local women, whose skills, dedication, and leadership form the backbone of our operations affirming our commitment to women’s empowerment and community inclusion.
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Why Athimba Coffee!
We do more than grow coffee, we deliver a rich, ethical, and empowering experience from our farm to your roastery. Our clients partner with us not only for the consistent quality of our Arabica beans, but also for the integrity behind every harvest. From our women-led processing teams to our deep-rooted heritage and sustainable farming practices, we offer more than a product, we offer purpose.
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Our Heritage
Athimba Coffee was founded in 1982 by our late father, Michael N. Raphael, whose vision and dedication laid the foundation for a farm grounded in excellence, authenticity, and integrity. Today, as his children, we proudly carry forward his legacy, preserving the traditional practices he established while refining the art of coffee processing with modern mastery ensuring that Athimba remains true to its origin and purpose.
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