NOMAD - Acacia Hills Gesha | Tanzania - Washed - Gesha

The Acacia Hills farm is located on the slopes of Mount Oldeani, in the Karatu region of northern Tanzania, at elevations reaching 1,950 meters above sea level. Founded in the 1960s on land that previously housed four smaller farms established by German settlers in the 1930s and 1940s, the farm has undergone a significant evolution in coffee production.

In 2007, Leon Christianakis, a third-generation farmer whose family emigrated from Greece in the early 20th century, partnered with Mark Stell, founder of Portland Coffee Roasters, to acquire and revitalize Acacia Hills with a focus on specialty coffee production. Leon introduced innovative practices such as soil analysis, shade management, and meticulous processing methods to elevate the quality of the coffee produced.

The farm has also been a pioneer in organizing tasting events such as “Cupping at the Crater,” which have helped put Tanzania on the specialty coffee map. In addition, Acacia Hills is committed to sustainable development and collaboration with local communities, including the construction of a new dry mill in Karatu to support smallholder farmers in the region.