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The Tanzanian Coffee Research Institute donated seedlings some years back, and now the area under direct cultivation is the equivalent of a sizeable estate. 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Most plots measure only 1–2 hectares, with none larger than 5, and nearly all are within walking distance of the washing station—though trucks and motorbikes run during harvest to ensure cherry is pulped within eight hours of picking.\n\nAt harvest, the pulper runs from late afternoon until sundown. The government-granted Penagos UCBE 500 is eco-efficient and conserves water—a critical factor in this area, where seasonal dryness drives ongoing conversations about damming a local river or building a reservoir. Processing is meticulous: all cherry or parchment is hand-sorted, pulped, fermented for 10–12 hours, washed, and dried on raised beds for 7–10 days.\n\nIyenga’s board has earned a reputation for capable management, pairing reliable collection services with strict pulping standards. More recently, they have set their sights on quality: in 2019, Iyenga won the Taste of Harvest competition with their AA and PB coffees. 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