GEMS19038: Canopy to Connoiseur
GEMS19038
"This farmer laid the foundation for his coffee under a canopy
of silver oak long before recognition reached these hills. Planting
shade trees on a 1.5-acre plot was a conscientious effort by this
farmer's father, but it has since evolved into a thriving coffee
ecosystem under a diversified shade, shaped by ongoing
learning.
Coffee took root here with purpose, but its true transformation
began in 2016, when he joined Naandi. The soil began to transform
from red and hard to black, porous, humus-rich, and soft to the
touch. Birds returned to his coffee plot, soaring through the
canopy of the shade trees, acting as the plot's main protectors by
feeding on harmful insects.
Above ground, the change is equally visible. With discipline and precision, only the ripe, full-bodied, and deep red cherries are carefully picked and graded at the plot and at home to meet Grade-1 quality standards. This has led him to contribute to ARAKU coffee – now well known worldwide. His journey, like that of other top Gems farmers, is defined by excellence and nourished by nature, from a shaded hillside to international cups.
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