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Blackburn Estate

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TagsBlackburn Estate Michael & Tina Gehrken Tanzania Kent Nyassa Washed Raised-bed drying Sun drying

The story

Blackburn Estate is located in Karatu, Tanzania, near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The estate is managed by Michael and Tina Gehrken, who have maintained a long-term relationship with international roasters.

Challenges

The estate faces potential water scarcity, which they mitigate by utilizing spring water from Mount Oldeani stored in reservoirs.

Innovations

The farm operates its own dedicated wet mill and processing facility to maintain quality control.

Published coffees linked to this farm

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Editorial sacred-geometry illustration for Blackburn Estate, not a photograph of this coffee or its packaging

Editorial illustration

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