Quick Facts
All the facts about our Tanzania AB Mondul Estate
Region | Arusha |
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Producer | Mondul Estate |
Variety | Bourbon |
Process | washed |
Type | Washed Arabica |
Category | Estate |
Harvest | from July to September |
Shipping | from October to February |
Unit | GrainPro Sack à 60kg |
Burka Coffee Estate is a historic and environmentally responsible specialty coffee producer located in Northern Tanzania. Established in 1899 by German settlers, the estate is named after the natural springs that provide water for irrigation and neighboring communities. After several changes in ownership, it has been under the stewardship of a group of Swiss investors since 1929.
Currently managing 302 hectares of shade-grown Arabica coffee, Burka employs over 200 permanent staff, with an additional 2,000 seasonal workers during harvest. The estate is committed to responsible, eco-friendly production practices and provides housing, medical services, and education for its permanent staff and their families.
Situated at the base of Mount Meru, Burka enjoys an optimal climate for cultivating high-quality specialty coffee, ensuring both exceptional flavor and sustainable practices.
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 Mondul Estate
Region | Arusha |
---|---|
Producer | Mondul Estate |
Variety | Bourbon |
Process | washed |
Type | Washed Arabica |
Harvest | from July to September |
Shipping | from October to February |
Unit | GrainPro Sack à 60kg |
Burka Coffee Estate is a historic and environmentally responsible specialty coffee producer located in Northern Tanzania. Established in 1899 by German settlers, the estate is named after the natural springs that provide water for irrigation and neighboring communities. After several changes in ownership, it has been under the stewardship of a group of Swiss investors since 1929.
Currently managing 302 hectares of shade-grown Arabica coffee, Burka employs over 200 permanent staff, with an additional 2,000 seasonal workers during harvest. The estate is committed to responsible, eco-friendly production practices and provides housing, medical services, and education for its permanent staff and their families.
Situated at the base of Mount Meru, Burka enjoys an optimal climate for cultivating high-quality specialty coffee, ensuring both exceptional flavor and sustainable practices.