Our Story

The Vohora family standing on the Edelweiss Estate grounds

A Family Legacy in Coffee

The Coffee Exporters Group is a family-run business with more than 60 years' experience of growing, milling and trading coffee in Tanzania. It was set up in 1955 by Mr. BN Vohora and now spans three generations.

Our two coffee farms — Ascona and Edelweiss — are located in Oldeani, Karatu on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater. The farms were initially developed by German settlers around 1900, later managed under British administration, and purchased by Mr. BN Vohora in 1969. Three family generations have since managed operations.

Our Journey

Key milestones in over six decades of Tanzanian coffee.

1900s

German Settlement

The coffee farms in Oldeani, Karatu on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater were initially developed by German settlers around 1900, establishing the foundation for what would become a legacy in Tanzanian coffee.

1955

Coffee Exporters Ltd Founded

Coffee Exporters Ltd was incorporated in 1955, making it one of the oldest exporters in Tanzania. Mr. BN Vohora established the business that would span three generations.

1969

Estate Acquisition

Mr. BN Vohora purchased the Ascona and Edelweiss estates near Oldeani, bringing the farms under family ownership and beginning a hands-on approach to growing, milling, and trading coffee.

1997

Arusha Coffee Mill

Arusha Coffee Mill was established with the newest milling equipment in the Northern Zone of Tanzania. Located at the base of Mt. Meru, the facility processes up to 4 tonnes of parchment coffee daily.

2000s

Rainforest Alliance Certification

The estate achieved Rainforest Alliance certification, formalising sustainable farming practices the family has followed since taking ownership.

Today

Third Generation — Seed to Cup

Now spanning three generations, the group is fully vertically integrated — growing, wet and dry milling, exporting from Tanzania and Kenya, and roasting in-country. We also farm macadamia nuts and run beekeeping and agroforestry projects.

What We Stand For

Quality First

Every bean is hand-picked and processed with care. We never compromise on quality for volume.

Sustainability

Rainforest Alliance certified. We farm in harmony with the highland ecosystem that gives our coffee its character.

Family Values

Three generations of the same family, building lasting relationships with our team, community, and buyers worldwide.