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Quick Facts
All the facts about our Tanzania AB Burka Estate
| Region | Arusha |
|---|---|
| Producer | East Africa Coffee Burka Coffee Mill: Rafiki & Gourmet |
| Variety | Various |
| Process | washed |
| Type | Washed Arabica |
| Category | Estate |
| Harvest | from July to September |
| Shipping | from October to February |
| Unit | GrainPro Sack à 60kg |
Tanzania
AB Burka Estate
washed
Burka Coffee Estates Ltd. is an organization that owns three neighbour farms in Arusha District.
On all three Estates they produce shade-grown, fine washed sundried Arabica Coffee.
Burka Estates is located on the slopes of Mount Meru.
Burka Coffee Estates Ltd. is one of the largest coffee estates in Tanzania.
Burka employs over 200 permanent employees and 300 task-specific employees.
During the harvest season, the employment rate reaches 1000 to 2000 people depending on the size of the crop.
Burka Coffee Estates Ltd. runs and operates two independent wet mills, giving them full control of the coffee processing.
Origin
Specialty coffee from Tanzania
Varieties
Arusha, Bourbon, Blue Mountain, Kents
Processing methods
Washed
Altitude range
Arabica: 950-1900 masl, Robusta: 900-1500 masl
Harvest
South Tanzania: May–September, North Tanzania: July–November
Total yearly production
790.000 bags
Coffee production in Tanzania is a significant aspect of its economy as it is Tanzania’s largest export crop. Tanzanian coffee production averages between 30-40,000 metric tons annually of which approximately 70% is Arabica and 30% is Robusta.
Main production areas: Arusha, Kigoma, Kilimanjaro, Mbeya, Ruvuma, Tarime
Port of Shipment: Dar Es Salaam
Export bag size: 60 kg
Robusta: 900-1500 masl
Total number of coffee farmers: more than 400.000
Estate
Tanzania AB Burka Estate
| Region | Arusha |
|---|---|
| Producer | East Africa Coffee Burka Coffee Mill: Rafiki & Gourmet |
| Variety | Various |
| Process | washed |
| Type | Washed Arabica |
| Harvest | from July to September |
| Shipping | from October to February |
| Unit | GrainPro Sack à 60kg |
Burka Coffee Estates Ltd. is an organization that owns three neighbour farms in Arusha District.
On all three Estates they produce shade-grown, fine washed sundried Arabica Coffee.
Burka Estates is located on the slopes of Mount Meru.
Burka Coffee Estates Ltd. is one of the largest coffee estates in Tanzania.
Burka employs over 200 permanent employees and 300 task-specific employees.
During the harvest season, the employment rate reaches 1000 to 2000 people depending on the size of the crop.
Burka Coffee Estates Ltd. runs and operates two independent wet mills, giving them full control of the coffee processing.
