Description
Our Robusta coffee is grown in Jinja and Kayunga on small-scale permaculture farms. As the most common variety of coffee in this region, it is known for its strong flavor and high caffeine content. We work closely with small-scale farmers, providing training in permaculture and regenerative agriculture practices to support cultivating high-quality crops. Furthermore, we utilize Fairtrade practices to enhance local economies.
Uganda’s Coffee –
The top cash crop has been the leading export earner since the 1980s. Today, it is the leading coffee-exporting country in Africa after Ethiopia. Due to the high altitude, unique soils, and farming systems found only in Uganda, coffee possesses exceptional qualities. The country specializes in producing two types of coffee: Arabica and Robusta. Uganda is renowned for its Robusta coffee production, with its primary customer being Italy.
The Plant
The coffee beans are primarily of the Bourbon and Typica varieties, known for their high-quality and complex flavor profiles. The Robusta plant is often a mixed coffee strain and is of less quality than Arabica. However, the beans are bigger, need less water, and are more resistant to external influences like disease and weather.
Region, Climate & Altitude
Our coffee is grown in Jinja and Kayunga, in the Lake Victoria Crescent. The coffees benefit from the semi-equatorial climatic conditions, including constant temperatures from 15 to 30°C, sufficient rainfall of 1,200 – 1,450 mm, and rich loam soils with abundant tree cover for shade and ambient humidity. The region’s altitude is 1,082m ASL, ideal for growing Robusta coffee, and known for thriving at altitudes between 900-1,200m ASL.
Harvest & Processing Method
Ugandan coffee is uniquely harvested twice a year, ensuring fresh coffee all year round. Our coffee beans are wet or dry processed. In wet processing, the outer layers of the fruit are removed before the beans are dried, which helps to maintain the coffee’s delicate flavors and aromas. In dry processing, the cherries are laid out under the sun until they are perfectly dried.
