Burtukaana Banko Chelchele is a juicy Ethiopian coffee from Candycane Coffee, which prides itself on sweet, playful "candy-like" profiles. In the cup, you'll find a combination of tropical fruit, blueberry compote, and black tea, combining fruity sweetness with fresh, tea-like elegance. The coffee has a fuller body, distinctive aroma, and a long finish that tempts you to come back to it again and again. If you're looking for a filter coffee that's fruity but still clean and clear, Burtukaana is the right choice.
The beans come from the Gedeb woreda region in southern Ethiopia, specifically from the Banko Chelchele area, where they are grown by small farmers at an altitude of approximately 1,900–2,300 meters above sea level. The high altitude, rich soil, and traditional cultivation methods create ideal conditions for the slow ripening of the cherries and the development of a complex flavor. A blend of local Ethiopian heirloom varieties gives the coffee its characteristic floral notes, juicy acidity, and distinctive fruitiness, making this region one of the most sought-after among specialty coffee lovers.
The coffee is processed using the natural method, where the cherries are dried whole with their skin and pulp. This allows the sugars and aromas from the pulp to gradually transfer to the beans, which in this case brings intense notes of tropical fruit, sweet blueberry compote, and slightly tannic black tea. Slow drying on African beds helps stabilize the flavor and preserve the purity of the cup. The result is a coffee that is playful, distinctive, and beautifully balanced.