Big Tree Estate
Family farm
Big Tree Estate
First time collaboration: 2025
Collaboration model: Indirect Trade
Big Tree Estate carries a storied history, beginning with its name originally dubbed “Fig Tree” by the British, then localized to “Big Tree” through the unique linguistic accents of Kenya.
Acquired by the Wabuge family from a British owner in 1970, the farm witnessed the golden era of coffee before facing harsh market fluctuations.
Situated at an elevation of 1,800 meters above sea level, Big Tree Estate enjoys rare natural advantages, including consistent rainfall and mineral-rich reddish-brown soil.
For Paul, the transition from surgeon to farmer is the application of absolute discipline and precision to the earth. At Big Tree Estate, each block is prepared with the same level of detail as a major surgical procedure.
The fruits of this meticulousness have ripened, with recent lots achieving exceptional quality and paving the way for the first direct exports to international markets.
At Big Tree Estate, women are regarded as the “backbone” of the community and the key factor in creating the distinctiveness of every coffee bean. The farm’s operating philosophy goes beyond dry technical specifications; it is guided by the empathy, persistence, and inherent meticulousness of women.