Pacamara

Leon Christianakis, a third-generation coffee-growing family of Greek origin in Tanzania, acquired the Acacia Hills estate in 2007 with his wife, Aideen, and American roaster Mark Stell. Located on the slopes of Mount Oldeani, near the Ngorongoro Crater, the estate benefits from an exceptional microclimate and rich volcanic soils, ideal for growing specialty coffee.

Since his acquisition, Leon has transformed Acacia Hills into a benchmark of quality, implementing practices such as soil testing, managed shade, and innovative processing methods. The estate, which spans 630 hectares, of which 115 are dedicated to coffee, is home to varieties such as Bourbon, Kent, Geisha, SL28, and Pacamara. They have also established an on-farm cupping laboratory, enabling rigorous and ongoing quality control.

Committed to the community, Leon and his team have developed infrastructure such as water supply systems for nearby villages, significantly improving the local quality of life.