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.
