Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? We’ve got answers — and maybe a few beans of wisdom too! Whether you’re curious about where our coffee comes from, how to partner with us, or what makes Githaka so special, this is the place to start.
Browse through our FAQs and get to know the story behind every delicious cup.
1. Where is Githaka Estate located?
We are in Murang’a County, Kenya, at an altitude of approximately 1,550 metres, bordering the Chania River.
2. What coffee varieties do you grow?
SL28, SL34, and Ruiru 11 — Kenyan classics known for clarity, fruit character, and structure.
3. How is your coffee processed?
We produce both Washed and Natural lots, hand-picked and dried on raised beds for maximum quality, across two harvests per year — a main crop and a smaller fly crop. Our 2026 Natural scored 85 SCA (verified by Dedan Kimathi University); our most recent Washed lot scored 85.5 SCA, Class 4 Plus (2025 harvest — this year’s washed lot is still being cupped). Samples of either lot are available on request.
4. Are you certified?
Yes. We are certified under CAFÉ Practices and Rainforest Alliance.
5. Can we buy directly from you?
Yes. We welcome direct-trade partnerships: email us on info@githakaestate.com for more details.
6. Do you support sustainability?
Absolutely. Our conservation zones, water stewardship, and worker welfare practices are central to how we operate.
7. What makes your coffee specialty grade?
A combination of best practice coffee husbandry and careful processing from seedling to export, including defect-free sorting, optimal moisture, traceability and high cup scores.