Tanzania 15+ Burka & Selian Estate Natural
About This Coffee


Conservation
Dedicated conservationists sit on the Burka Estates board to uphold the legacy of the estates and ecology of the local biome. From the maintenance of Burka Forest and the restoration of Burka Hill, Burka Estate is faithful to its ecological roots.
One of the last and certainly the largest indigenous forests in Arusha, Burka Forest holds the natural spring which first gave Burka its name over 100 years ago. The preservation of these forests has led to a dramatic increase in the diversity and wealth of wildlife in this area. Everything from Dik Diks, to the Madagascar Squacco Heron, to Velvet monkeys, to the last baboon colony in the area; enjoys the protection of Burka’s strict conservation policies, along with over 120 species of bird, attracted by the local flora and natural grassland and forest areas. The Estate trains dedicated wildlife wardens to protect and conserve this wildlife.


The Process
Harvest is carried out between the months of May to October through selective handpicking of red ripe cher- ries, followed by further hand-sorting to remove any over or under-ripe cherries. Cherries are then dried slowly on raised African beds for 12 - 14 days. The cherries are carefully maintained through consistent turning to ensure even drying and avoid over-fermentation. They are covered at night to protect them from excess rain and moisture. Once the cherries have dried to the optimum moisture content they are sent to Moshi for hull- ing, grading by bean size and careful handpicking before being bagged in GrainPro for export from the port & capital city of Dar Es Salaam.
- Subregion Arusha
- Farm Name Burka and Selian Estates
- Producer Type Single Estate
- Processing Natural/Dry Processed
- Bag Types Grain Pro / Ecotact
- Plant Species Arabica
- Variety Blue Mountain, Kent, KP423, N39, Red Bourbon
- Min Growing Altitude 1350m
- Max Growing Altitude 1500m
- Screen Size 15 Up
- On Sale No
- Top Lot No
- Price Per Kg £7.50
- Status Spot
- Coffee Grade TZA CA NAT MB AB
- CTRM Contract Number P8002165-1
- Origin Tanzania
- Warehouse Vollers Group Uk