Burtukaana Danche can be described in three words: sweet, floral, and elegant. This Ethiopian coffee was roasted by the Norwegian roastery Kokko Coffee Roasters in Stavanger. Kokko is located in an architectural office building, and the same sense of cleanliness, attention to detail, and thoughtful simplicity is reflected not only in the packaging of their coffees but also in their flavor. Burtukaana Danche itself makes a similar impression. Its flavor has a light and elegant structure, in which the sweetness of peach candies blends with delicate jasmine and the earthy character of black tea. The result is a harmonious and fragrant cup, where everything holds together like a well-designed building.
The coffee comes from the Gedeb region in Ethiopia’s Gedeo Zone, south of the well-known Yirgacheffe. Although Gedeb is a separate district, in the coffee world it is often associated with Yirgacheffe because it shares similar growing conditions. Coffee trees here grow at high altitudes, and in the case of this particular lot, they come from an elevation of approximately 2,000 to 2,300 meters. The coffee is composed of local varieties collectively referred to as “Heirloom.” This is not the name of a single specific variety, but rather an umbrella term for a diverse range of Ethiopian coffee plants, whose genetics can vary even between individual farms. It is precisely this varietal diversity that makes Ethiopian coffees so interesting.
The beans of this coffee are processed using the dry (natural) method, in which ripe coffee cherries are hand-picked and transported to the Danche processing station, where they are sorted and unripe or damaged cherries are removed. The natural method involves drying the cherries whole, including the skin and pulp. During drying, they are turned regularly to ensure even moisture loss and prevent unwanted fermentation. Once they are sufficiently dry, the skin, dried pulp, and parchment are removed. The beans themselves are then sorted once more and prepared for export.
- Processing Station: Danche
- Elevation: 2,000–2,300 m above sea level