Kilimanjaro Estate

Grown on the southern slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, this estate has the ideal growing conditions for exceptional coffees. With volcanic soil, indigenous shade trees and glacier-fed rivers Mount Kilimanjaro Plantation thrives.

Mount Kilimanjaro focuses on the health of their coffees and their community. MKE ensures that they can offer medical care, insurance, retirement plans for long-term employees, HIV training and testing, scholarships for local schools, and large investments in community projects. Mount Kilimanjaro strives to harmonize coffee quality, people, and the environment. 

As a large coffee estate in Tanzania, Kilimanjaro Plantation is aware of its environmental responsibility and has set standards that meet the requirements of Rainforest Alliance certification. MKE is continuously and conscientiously reviewing these standards. After harvesting, the cherries are laid on a table and hand-sorted to remove any visible defects. They are then spread in a single layer on raised beds. The cherries dry in the sun for 12-14 days. They are regularly turned to ensure even drying and prevent over-fermentation. The cherries are then hulled and conditioned for 2 weeks before shipment.