About Ol'ochoy Coffee
We are a Kenyan coffee company rooted in quality and empowerment, growing exceptional coffee while making a positive impact.
Our Story
In the heart of Kenya's Nandi Highlands, where the equator draws its line across the land, lies our 20-acre coffee farm. Here in Meteitei, at a staggering 2,000 meters above sea level, the cool mountain air and rich volcanic soil create the perfect growing environment for exceptional coffee.
We channel this unique terroir into every cherry we cultivate. Our farm is a vibrant tapestry of Kenya's most celebrated varietals—Batian, Ruiru 11, and the classic SL28. Each coffee is meticulously hand-picked at peak ripeness and processed using the traditional washed method, ensuring a cup profile of pristine clarity, bright acidity, and remarkable depth. This is the taste of our land: pure and articulate.
But the story of our coffee runs deeper than its location. Our mission is to cultivate not just extraordinary coffee, but a thriving community. We are a team built on empowerment, with dedicated local women making up 90% of our workforce. We extend this partnership to our neighbors, supplying certified seedlings and fostering a network of skilled farmers linked to quality-focused markets.
This profound respect extends to the land we call home. We are active guardians of our environment, leading tree-planting initiatives and passionately protecting the vital riparian ecosystem that borders our farm.
When you choose our coffee, you choose more than a bean. You choose a story of place, people, and potential. We invite you to partner with us and discover the exceptional character of Tinderet coffee.
Our Processing Facility
Our state-of-the-art washing station and processing facility ensures the highest quality standards from cherry to green bean.
Professional Washing Station
Our washing station is strategically located within our farm, featuring concrete fermentation tanks and washing channels that allow us to control every aspect of the wet processing method. The facility is designed to handle our harvest efficiently while maintaining the highest quality standards.
The beautiful landscaping around our facility reflects our commitment to environmental stewardship, with native plants and flowers that support local biodiversity while creating a pleasant working environment for our team.
Set against the backdrop of the stunning Nandi Hills, our processing facility represents the perfect blend of traditional coffee processing methods and modern infrastructure.
Advanced Processing Equipment
Our facility houses modern pulping and processing equipment that allows us to efficiently remove the cherry pulp while preserving the integrity of the coffee beans. The blue processing machinery represents our investment in quality and efficiency.
The controlled environment of our processing facility ensures consistent results regardless of weather conditions, allowing us to maintain our high standards throughout the harvest season.
Every piece of equipment is carefully maintained and operated by our skilled team to ensure optimal processing of our premium coffee cherries.
Our Mission & Vision
We are driven by our commitment to quality coffee and community impact.
Our Mission
To Transform Livelihoods And Communities Through Sustainable Coffee Enterprise.
We believe that coffee can be a powerful vehicle for positive change. By focusing on sustainable practices and fair trade principles, we aim to improve the lives of our farmers, workers, and the broader community.
Our Vision
To Cause Social And Economic Empowerment Through Coffee.
We envision a future where our coffee enterprise serves as a catalyst for social and economic development in our region. Through education, employment, and environmental stewardship, we aim to create lasting positive impact.
Our Values
These core principles guide our approach to coffee production and business.
Terroir Excellence
We harness the unique advantages of our 2,000-meter altitude location in Nandi Highlands, combining volcanic soil and equatorial climate to produce coffee of pristine clarity and remarkable depth.
Women's Empowerment
We are proud that 90% of our workforce consists of dedicated local women. We believe in creating meaningful employment opportunities that empower women and strengthen our community.
Environmental Guardianship
We are active guardians of our environment, leading tree-planting initiatives and passionately protecting the vital riparian ecosystem that borders our farm.
Community Partnership
We extend our partnership to neighboring farmers, supplying certified seedlings and fostering a network of skilled farmers linked to quality-focused markets.
Artisan Craftsmanship
Every coffee cherry is meticulously hand-picked at peak ripeness and processed using traditional washed methods, ensuring exceptional quality in every cup.
Authentic Heritage
We cultivate Kenya's most celebrated varietals—Batian, Ruiru 11, and SL28—honoring our coffee heritage while creating a story of place, people, and potential.
Our Coffee Process
From seed to cup, we carefully manage every step of the coffee production process using our professional facilities.
Cultivation
We carefully select and plant coffee seedlings in our nutrient-rich volcanic soil, nurturing them with sustainable farming practices.
Harvesting
Our coffee cherries are hand-picked at peak ripeness to ensure optimal flavor and quality in every bean.
Processing
We use our professional washing station and pulping equipment to process cherries using the washed method.
Drying
Our beans are carefully dried on raised beds under controlled conditions to achieve optimal moisture content.
Professional Drying Infrastructure
Our raised drying beds ensure optimal airflow and consistent drying for premium quality beans.
Meet Our Team
Our dedicated leadership team brings together decades of experience in coffee farming, business management, and community development.
Paul Lilan
Chairman
Linah Lilan
CEO
Shadrack Lilan
Director
Join Our Coffee Journey
Experience the exceptional taste of Ol'ochoy Coffee while supporting sustainable farming and community empowerment.