Our Story
A Legacy of Excellence Since 1982
Athimba Coffee Farm was founded in 1982 by the late Michael N. Raphael, whose dream was to build a modest home in the fertile highlands of Mt. Kenya East, nestled within the Nyambene Hills. This region, with its tropical volcanic red soils and ideal climate, offered perfect conditions for cultivating both coffee and tea.
Michael chose to focus on coffee farming, which required relatively less effort to establish and manage. The Nyambene Hills receive between 1,200 mm and 1,400 mm of rainfall annually, optimal conditions that allow for two coffee harvests each year. Located near the equator, the farm benefits from consistent seasonal cycles, which influence both the quality and quantity of the coffee produced.
Driven by passion and dedication, Michael started a coffee seedling nursery and then transplanted the young plants across the farm. Today, the farm continues to thrive under his family's care, who took over after his passing in 2010. Committed to honoring his legacy, they not only sustain the coffee operation but have also expanded into the export market.
Location
The Athimba farm sits on 50 acres of arable land in Maua, Meru. On average, one acre of the farm accommodates 500 coffee bushes, each yielding about 17-20 kilograms, sufficient to meet both export demands and local market goals.
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