Kiraa Estate
Natured tenderly
Processed meticulously.
Established by Jonathan M’Kiaira, a pioneering coffee farmer in the 1950s, Kiraa Estate boasts a rich history of coffee cultivation. By the mid-1980s, under the stewardship of M’Kiaira’s son, Joel Muriuki, Kiraa Estate began its own nursery bed, cultivating the Ruiru 11 variety certified by the Coffee Research Foundation (CRF).
Our Produce
At Kiraa Estate, we invite you to immerse yourself in the world of coffee through our comprehensive offerings of coffee farming, processing, and captivating farm tours. Experience firsthand the journey of coffee cultivation from seed to cup as you explore our lush fields of meticulously tended coffee bushes. Engage in the art of coffee processing at our state-of-the-art facilities, where beans are expertly sorted, roasted, and packaged to perfection.
Coffee Farming
Coffee processing
Farm Tours
Our Story
A Journey Through Generations of Coffee Excellence
At Kiraa Estate, we are more than just coffee farmers – we are stewards of a rich legacy rooted in generations of passion and expertise in coffee cultivation and processing. Our story began decades ago with Jonathan M’Kiaira, who planted the first coffee bushes in Kiraa village, Kenya, setting the foundation for what would become Kiraa Estate. Today, under the guidance of Joel Muriuki and his family, we continue this tradition of excellence, blending time-honored farming practices with modern innovations to produce some of the finest coffee beans in the region.
Our Farm
The Home For Our coffee
& processing plant
Kiraa Estate’s coffee processing facility, where quality begins with hand-picking only the ripest cherries. Upon arrival, cherries undergo rigorous sorting to remove any underripe or overripe fruits, ensuring only the finest beans progress. Pulping machines delicately separate the pulp, initiating grading based on weight before beans undergo a 48-hour fermentation process in clean spring water, promoting depth of flavor and complexity.
Thorough washing and overnight soaking follow, enhancing sweetness and flavor. Expert sorting removes damaged or blemished beans before they are carefully sun-dried on raised beds over 1-3 weeks, ensuring consistent quality. Finally, beans are stored in conditioning bins until milling, reflecting Kiraa Estate’s unwavering commitment to excellence and precision in every cup.
Rainforest Alliance Certified
Kiraa Farm Estate is proud to be Rainforest Alliance Certified and EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) compliant. Our certification aligns with the Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Agriculture Standard, ensuring we uphold the highest sustainability practices. Kiraa Farm Estate is committed to sustainability and is proudly Rainforest Alliance Certified.
Talk to us
Whether you’re a coffee enthusiast eager to learn more about our farming practices or a potential business partner interested in collaborating with us, we’re here to listen and engage with you.