Deman's team driving the sustainable, regenerative, and organic coffee farming
Coffee Drying On Raised Beds
We embrace zero usage of herbicides and pesticides
Bees play a huge role in regenerative agriculture
Our Cherries Are Carefully Sorted
Natural and Honey Processed Coffee
About Deman Coffee
Regenerative Agriculture
Deman Coffee Estate
Deman Coffee Estate is situated in Meru County- Nkubu sub-county ( On the eastern slopes of Mt. Kenya). The estate sits on a 10-acre land with an elevation of 1,600 meters above sea level.
We have 10,000 trees and our growing method is Regenerative Agriculture (Organic).
- Coffee varieties: Our coffee varieties are Ruiru 11 and Batian.
- Processing: We use different processing techniques such as anaerobic fermentation, natural, or honey processes.
- Harvesting seasons: We have two harvesting seasons:
- March - June
- October - December
Meet the owners
Mr. and Mrs. Mutai
Deman Coffee Estate is owned by Mutai Kinyua together with his wife Catherine Karimi.
His grandfather and father have grown coffee on this farm since the 1950s.
As a way of growing coffee in a sustainable way, Deman Coffee Estate embarked aggressively on adopting a Regenerative agricultural system that sustains the natural eco-system and does not degrade it.
REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE
Our commitment to organic farming extends to the use of natural manures, devoid of chemical pesticides and fertilizers.
Furthermore, we prioritize resilience by cultivating disease-resistant coffee varieties, ensuring the longevity and health of our crops.
We use eco-friendly practices by embracing zero usage of herbicides and adopting the use of manual and mechanical weeding.
We transitioned to natural coffee processing methods that use zero to very little water.
We handpick only the deep red ripe cherries and carefully hand-sort them to eliminate any imperfections. This ensures the final cup is of the highest quality and most exquisite flavors.
Processing
Our processing methods include the traditional Coffee Naturals, where cherries are meticulously dried on raised beds.
We also use the honey process, where pulped cherries are dried with their mucilage intact for enhanced sweetness.
We employ the Anaerobic method as well. This is where we ferment cherries in sealed containers to develop complex flavors.
Cupping
Our coffee consistently receives an impressive overall score of 86+, boasting delightful flavors reminiscent of mild blackcurrant, chocolate, cherry, and lemonade, with refreshing citrus notes. These meticulous processes result in a truly exceptional coffee experience, reflecting our dedication to quality and craftsmanship.
What Our friends say about us...
We have been working with Deman Estate for several years. Mutai's commitment to producing coffee without damaging the environment impressed us when we visited the farm. Producing naturals to save on water and working without chemical pesticides and fertilizers is difficult. Yet, Mutai stays true to his values. His naturals are sweet and clean and present a refreshingly different flavor profile than the typical Kenyan coffee while offering a beautiful acidity and notes of berries or rose hips. Working with Mutai has been a great experience.
Fabian Schmid, Co-Founder, Drip Roasters
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