THE MARA ROAST STORY
THE MARA ROAST STORY
Footage courtesy of the Long Miles Coffee Project. Credit @longmilescoffee and videographer Zsuzsa Zicho (@zzearthling).
ScrollThe Journey
Farming Families of Mt. Elgon
High on the slopes of Mt. Elgon, smallholder farmers make up the Chesiro Farmers' Cooperative — a community rooted in shared resilience, deep agricultural knowledge, and generations of care.
With support from Long Miles Kenya's team, their work sustains not only exceptional coffee, but the future of their land, their families, and their community.
Footage courtesy of Long Miles Coffee Project. Credit @longmilescoffee and videographer Zsuzsa Zicho (@zzearthling).
01 — People
A generational community of farmers hand-tending each tree with care, passing down knowledge and stewardship from one season to the next.
2,600
Active Smallholder Farmers supporting their families and communities through sustainable coffee cultivation.
11
Community Leaders, including Women Representatives, guiding decisions around pricing, quality, and support.
Coffee Scouts & Trainers
Neighbors teaching neighbors — Long Miles' Coffee Scouts visit farms daily, supporting soil health and sustainable practices.
02 — Place
Mount Elgon is a massive extinct volcano on the Kenya-Uganda border. The coffee grown here at 2,000+ meters above sea level produces distinctive profiles. Our sourcing Partner, Long Miles Project, is also implementing regenerative farming practices and reforestation programs in the region, which aligns directly with Jambo Java's conservation mission.
Region
Mount Elgon, Western Kenya
Source
Long Miles Coffee Project
Trade Method
Direct trade. Bypassing Central Auction
Elevation
1,800 – 2,000 MASL
Process
Washed
Coordinates
N00°50'35.0" E034°27'57.6"
Tasting Notes
Candied Citrus, Honeycomb, Vanilla, Toasted Almond
03 — Purpose
Jambo Java is rooted in connection. We started in Kenya with one goal: give back to the landscapes and communities that make this coffee possible.
We're proud to support Sheldrick Wildlife Trust — their rescue and rehabilitation work gives orphaned elephants a second chance at life.
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Every Cup Makes a Difference
The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust has rescued and rehabilitated over 300 orphaned elephants. Your purchase directly supports their work.