Raspberry Beret, Tanzania

£14.00

Kent PB - Ngila Estate, Tanzania
Raspberry • Redcurrant • Red Grape

The Ngila Estate was initially established by German settler Mr. Quellhorst in the early 20th century. In 1992, the estate was acquired by the Meyer family, and currently it is owned by Vera Stücker.

The estate spans 100 hectares and maintains approximately 150,000 coffee trees, while also emphasising environmental practices via initiatives such as planting 4,000 indigenous trees annually to combat soil erosion, or reforesting lands along the Ngila River to promote ecosystem health.

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Ngila Estate Ltd is a Tanzanian coffee producer situated on the slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater in northern Tanzania.

Founded in 1920 and incorporated in 1961, Ngila Estate consists of 100 hectares of coffee trees cultivated with environmentally sustainable practices.

Ngila has a strong commitment to producing high-quality coffee production, as well as contributing to the local community. It is located at an elevation of 1,500–1,600 meters above sea level, near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and is owned by Vera Stücker.

Ngila Estate grows a range of Arabica coffee varieties, including Typica, Bourbon, SL28, Pacamara, Geisha, Batian, and Kent. The Glenmalure section of the estate is dedicated to specialty coffee, while more commercial-grade coffee is grown elsewhere on the farm. Ngila’s coffee consistently scores above 84.5 on the specialty coffee grading scale, meeting the standards of premium markets worldwide.

The estate spans 100 hectares and maintains approximately 150,000 coffee trees, yielding an average of 120 tons of coffee annually.

Traditional and sustainable practices are employed at every step of coffee production. Hand-picking ensures the careful selection of ripe coffee cherries, while washing and fermentation processes, combined with sun-drying on raised beds, optimise the coffee’s quality and flavour. Processing innovations, such as water-efficient pulping equipment, further support Ngila’s commitment to environmental responsibility.

Ngila estate operates a dedicated washing station with pulping, fermentation, and drying facilities, including African raised drying beds. There is also a small huller with a capacity of 250 kg per hour for specialised processing. Coffee beans are processed without mechanical dryers, using sun-drying techniques to preserve their natural flavours.

Origin: Tanzania

Area: Ngorongoro Crater

Producer: N'gila Estate

Cultivar: Kent PB

Process: Washed

Altitude: 1500-1600 MASL

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20g Dose

50g Yield

30s Brew Time

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