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Burtukaana – Heirlooms

Microlot

Buku, Guji, Ethiopia – Natural Ethiopian Heirlooms

– “An exceptional showcase of local heirlooms, meticulously selected and sun-dried at the renowned Buku washing station located in the highlands of Guji”.

What to expect in the cup

Jackfruit, nectarine, lavender. Remarkably sweet cup featuring a silky texture, highlighted by layered acidity of bright tropical and stone fruits, along with a fresh floral aroma.

£13.00£52.00

It’s our third consecutive year of sourcing this exquisite Ethiopian lot known as “Burtukaana,” which translates to “orange” in the Oromiffa language. This term characterises coffees that exhibit a bright, tropical profile, complemented by hints of stone fruit and a well-defined structure. This organic, natural micro lot is processed in Buku, a district located within Hambela Wamena, part of the larger Guji Zone. Buku is renowned for being one of Ethiopia’s highest coffee-growing regions, with an elevation nearing 2,300 meters above sea level. The coffee undergoes traditional natural processing. Due to the region’s rugged landscape, farmers transport the cherries on horseback. The cherries are meticulously hand-sorted and sun-dried on African raised beds, with regular turning to ensure even drying. This time-honoured yet effective technique yields an exceptional cup profile that we relish both in the morning and afternoon, whether brewed as espresso or filter coffee; it is remarkably versatile and undeniably delicious.
This coffee is processed in Buku, a district within Hambela Wamena, located in the Western Guji region of Ethiopia. Buku is recognised as one of the highest coffee-growing areas in the country and is owned by the Tadesse Desta Business Group. Western Guji, situated in the southern part of the Oromia regional state, is celebrated for its coffee cultivation. The Hambela Wamena area offers an optimal environment for coffee and other agricultural products, characterised by its rich biodiversity, forests, minerals, and water resources. A large portion of the district is dedicated to coffee plantations, with numerous smallholder farmers supplying a substantial amount of red cherries for processing. The region is also distinguished for its organic coffee, with agroforestry practices playing a crucial role. The sustainability of economic policies and the region’s advantageous conditions for coffee production have led the exporter we collaborate with, Tadesse Desta, to establish a facility in Hambela Wamena, specifically in the Buku Sayisa kebele. The processing site covers 1.4 hectares and is located 454 kilometers south of Addis Ababa. It features varied topography, including mountains, rolling hills, and flat plains, with elevations ranging from 1,900 to 2,300 meters above sea level. The central processing site in Buku Sayisa is situated at an elevation of 2,286 meters. The average annual temperature in the area is 21°C, and it receives adequate rainfall, characterised by a bi-modal pattern with two rainy seasons each year. The long rainy season lasts from March to October, with total annual rainfall varying between 1,500 mm and 2,000 mm, depending on the specific location and time.