Processing: Natural
Varietals: SL28, SL34, Batian, Ruiru 11
Region: Nyeri, Kenya
Farm: Magic Estate
Altitude: 1700–1800 MASL
About the Farm
Magic Estate is a boutique, family-run coffee farm located in Nyeri County, near the town of Karatina, Kenya. The farm is managed by producer Martin Mamicha.
It is part of the MECOP (Maguta Estate Coffee Project), led by David Maguta. Through this network, small estates like Magic Estate are able to access international markets directly, bypassing the traditional Kenyan auction system.
Processing Method
- Carefully hand-picked, fully ripe red cherries
- Sorted using water flotation to remove defects
- Dried on raised beds, avoiding harsh midday sun
- Regularly turned by hand to ensure even drying and clean, controlled fermentation