Burka Coffee Estates
Designer | Brigita Zabulionyte, Graphic Designer & Charley Swynnerton, Illustrator
Location | Arusha, Tanzania
Launch Date | August 1, 2025
With this design, we sought to harness over 125 years of heritage, bridging the gap between a historic Tanzanian coffee-growing legacy and the cutting-edge standards of the global specialty market. Our objective was to create a "vessel of history" that encompasses the generations of expertise required to cultivate coffee in the heart of wild Africa. The design serves as a physical manifesto for Burka Coffee Estate, reflecting a philosophy where deep-rooted tradition meets modern agronomic and environmental sustainability.
The design was informed by the contrasting landscapes of our home: the rugged beauty of the Mount Meru region and the precise, scientific nature of our estate management. We drew inspiration from the textures of the volcanic soil and the shade-canopy forests that have protected our trees for over a century. The use of a structured cardboard outer box paired with a refined, matte-finish pouch is a deliberate reference to the "treasure" within—moving away from commodity packaging toward a luxury "keep-sake" aesthetic that honors the labor of the harvest. By maintaining a minimalist, sophisticated visual language, we ensure that the story of the estate remains the hero, guaranteeing top quality and authenticity in every bag.
