Burka Coffee Estates has its own tree nursery, which is situated next to the Burka factory, near natural forests. The function of the nursery is to raise coffee seedlings for infilling in the plantations and for any new plantings as and when needed. The seeds are planted in seedbeds and allowed to germinate. When the first true leaves emerge they are then transplanted to »Continued...

Pest management is a key area in which we apply the strictest standards of corporate responsibility. At Burka Estates, we are committed to sustainability, meaning a harmony between economic, environmental and social components. We have adopted a minimalist approach towards pesticides and fertilizers, always aiming to heal diseased or pest aggravated trees. An Integrated »Continued...

A most beautiful sight is the flowering of the coffee trees of around ten days during November. Approximately nine months after flowering, the exciting time at Burka Coffee Estates arrives between May and September, with the harvesting of the red ripe coffee cherries. The process of picking, pulping, washing and fermenting brings together local people in various capacities, »Continued...

At Burka Coffee Estates, “we know each and every coffee bean that comes from our farm!” Liquoring is an essential component in the production chain. Besides determining the grades and quality flavour of our coffee, liquoring adds the indispensable component of “traceability” to the process, which is vital for consistent and direct coffee sales. During harvesting »Continued...