Dormans Coffee Ltd

Dormans was established in 1950 as Kenya´s first coffee roastery. The founders, Charles and Ellen Dorman wanted to bring the coffee drinking experience closer to home. Until then, coffee from the region had only been exported in its raw or green form. Sadly, Charles died a premature death in 1960 but Ellen carried on the business determined to fulfill his dream.

In her quest to provide a delightful coffee drinking experience to every consumer, Ellen creatively developed unique coffee blend formulations to meet the varied taste profiles of the different market segments. It was this passion and commitment that earned her the nickname ´The grand old dame of coffee´. Many of her blend formulations remain popular to this day.

In 1986 Jeremy Block, in partnership with a UK multinational, purchased the business from a retiring Ellen.

Over the years, Dormans Coffee Ltd has pioneered many initiatives to spur local consumption and today, is the most trusted coffee brand in the East African market.