One of the earliest established coffee plantations in India, Old Kent Estates (formerly Horoor Estate) has an illustrious history that spans more than 150 years. The carefully selected Arabica & Robusta plants grow under the two tier canopy of impressive rosewoods, silver oaks and cluster-fig trees,
The estate was first developed in the1860s by a British pioneer planter, Lt. Col. W.R. Wright. The “Kent” variety of Arabica was one of the earliest cultivars of Coffee, once grown on the plantation.
Today the estate is managed by the Thaikappa Family who have owned the property since the past 4 generations. Situated on the Coorg, in the Western Ghats mountain range, one of the 25 biodiversity hot-spots of the world, it is home to numerous exotic flora & fauna. As an environmentally responsible enterprise, Old Kent Estates ensures that the fragile eco - system is sustained and supported.
There is a dedicated process that must be done before your cuppa gets onto your palate. And it all starts at estates like our own.
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