Our New Tanzanian Discovery is a wonderful bean from the Ngila Estate and we’re really excited to showcase this new coffee which was sourced through our green bean suppliers Omwani.

Our New Tanzanian Discovery coffee was grown on the Glenmalure section of Ngila Estate, which focuses on the cultivation of specialty coffees. As part of Ngila’s washed coffee processing, this coffee was sorted by hand, pulped, then fermented as parchment for 12 hours. After that, the beans were washed, then dried on raised beds for 8 to 13 days depending on how dry the weather is. 

After much taste testing we have settled on a medium-light roast profile for our Tanzanian Discovery coffee which presents a sweet and balanced cup with a silky mouthfeel and notes of grape and cocoa nibs.

We’re excited to showcase this new coffee from the Ngila Estate which was sourced through our green bean suppliers Omwani.

A bit more about our new Discovery coffee. Situated on the slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater in northern Tanzania, and located at an elevation of 1,500–1,600 meters above sea level, near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the Nglia Estate is owned by Vera Stücker. Ngila has a strong commitment to producing high-quality coffee, cultivating environmentally sustainable practices, and contributing to the local community.

The estate spans 100 hectares and maintains approximately 150,000 coffee trees, yielding an average of 120 tons of coffee annually. Traditional and sustainable practices are employed at every step of coffee production. Hand-picking ensures the careful selection of ripe coffee cherries, while washing and fermentation processes, combined with sun-drying on raised beds, optimise the coffee’s quality and flavour. Processing innovations, such as water-efficient pulping equipment, further support Ngila’s commitment to environmental responsibility.

Ngila Estate is Rainforest Alliance Certified, which owner Vera Stücker values for the external audits, ensuring Ngila’s continued compliance with sustainability standards. Ngila Estate also supports its workers and the local community through fair wages and retirement fund contributions (which exceed the government minimum), medical assistance and health insurance, education funding, and skills training. Many of the estate’s 100 employees have worked there for over 30 years. During the harvest season, additional employment opportunities are provided to over 250 workers, contributing significantly to the local economy. Since 2005, Ngila has also partnered with coffee roasters to support the nearby Sumawe primary school. Contributions have included installing solar panels, connecting the school to the power grid, constructing roof gutters, and providing water tanks, books, and desks.