The Farm Story
Nginda Estate is a small, family-run farm in Embu County on the eastern slopes of Mt. Kenya. Founded in 1998 by the Ndwiga family and named after the matriarch Wanginda, the estate cultivates around 5,000 SL28 and SL34 trees across 13 hectares at 1,600–1,900 meters above sea level. The fertile volcanic soils, high elevation, and cool climate create ideal conditions for producing refined Kenyan coffees. At Nginda, cherries are carefully handpicked and undergo the traditional fully washed process: pulping, double fermentation, extended soaking, and slow drying on raised beds. This meticulous approach highlights the clarity and vivid character of the terroir, yielding vibrant citrus and red fruit notes with a honey-like sweetness. Though small in scale, Nginda Estate represents the precision and heritage of Embu’s coffee tradition, producing distinctive lots that stand out among Kenya’s most celebrated coffees.
