Origin: Kenya
Farm/Region: Ngariama, Gichugu, Kirinyaga
Tasting Notes: Blackcurrant, berries, dried fruit, brown sugar
Producer: 1800 Smallholder
Varietal: Batian, SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11
Processing: Washed
Altitude: 1740 MASL
The Kainamui factory serves around 1,800 smallholder coffee farmers who are members of the New Ngariama Farmers Cooperative Society, including about 600 women. Each smallholder typically owns an average of 200 coffee trees on less than half a hectare, making efficient, high‑quality farming especially important. Farmers in the area grow coffee alongside gravellea, macadamia nuts, eucalyptus, tea, corn, and bananas, reflecting a diverse, mixed farm approach to livelihood. The factory also receives regular field visits from agricultural ministers and agrocompanies, which run training programs to support better farming practices and quality.
Through the cooperative, members receive prefinancing to cover school fees, production costs, and emergency needs, helping smallholders manage cashflow pressure while focusing on harvesting and processing quality coffee.
When will my order be dispatched?
We dispatch orders on Tuesdays and Thursdays from our Melbourne warehouse.
| Orders placed | Dispatched |
|---|---|
| Thursday – Sunday | Tuesday |
| Monday – Wednesday | Thursday |
How long will delivery take?
- Melbourne Metro — 1–2 business days after dispatch
- Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra — 1–3 business days after dispatch
- All other destinations — 1–5 business days after dispatch
Do I get a tracking number?
Yes — you’ll receive a tracking number via email once your order has been picked up by our courier.
Cartel Coffee
Dispatched directly from Cartel Coffee within 2–3 business days of your order being placed.
Market Lane Coffee
Dispatched directly from Market Lane within 2–3 business days of your order being placed.
Pillar Coffee
Pillar orders are dispatched by us on Thursdays only. If your order contains a Pillar product, your entire order will be held until the next Thursday dispatch.
