In the old-growth forests of Elk Hill Estate, wild elephants sometimes stop in for a visit.
Elk Hill is certified by Utz Kapeh as a sustainable coffee producer.
The Utz Kapeh program ensures farmers are paid fairly, but it doesn't stop there. It also ensures high standards of sustainable agriculture, labor rights, and environmental care.
The employees at Elk Hill have a free school and hospital on-site.
Elk Hill employs about 500 people at its medium-sized farm.
The state of Karnataka, where Elk Hill is located, produces most of India's coffee — over 2 million tons per year.
Coffee at Elk Hill is fully washed, sun-dried, and hand-sorted for consistently excellent quality.
