Uganda - Bukonzo Dream - Natural

Origin

• 🇺🇬 Uganda

Tasting notes

Character

• Funky
  20

A vibrant, fruit-forward natural processNatural processThe whole cherry is dried with the fruit still on the seed. Gives heavier body and big fruit flavors — think berries and wine — sometimes with a fermenty edge. coffee bursting with tropical sweetness. JuicyAcidityThe bright, lively, fruit-like sensation in coffee — praise, not a flaw. Citric sparkle, malic apple-crispness, tartaric wine notes; light roasts preserve more of it. notes of guava and mango lead the cup, followed by the comforting sweetness of candied pecan and a smooth, lingering finish. Bukonzo Dream takes its name from the Bakonzo people, whose communities span the Rwenzori Mountains of western Uganda and eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The coffee's story began with Chris, a washing stationWashing stationA central mill where many smallholder farmers deliver cherry for processing. In Ethiopia, Kenya, and Rwanda the station name (e.g. Idido) often identifies the coffee. manager from the Bakonzo Tribe, who shared his dream of seeing coffee grown by his people roasted and enjoyed in the UK. Today, that dream continues through every cup of Bukonzo Dream. Produced by more than 2,000 smallholderSmallholderA farmer growing coffee on a small family plot — often under two hectares. Most of the world's coffee is grown this way, typically pooled at cooperatives or washing stations. farmers working with Agri Evolve, this coffee is helping to restore the reputation of Rwenzori coffee on the global stage. Through fair pricing, investment in processing infrastructure, and ongoing farmer support, Agri Evolve has created a sustainable and reliable market for coffee producers throughout the region. This particular lot comes from Kituei, a small trading centre near Kasese in the Rwenzori Mountains. Carefully selected cherries are delivered to Nyabirongo washing station, where they are sorted, floated, and slowly dried on raised beds for up to four weeks. Constant attention during drying ensures a clean, expressive cup that showcases the unique character of the region and the dedication of the farmers behind it. Details Free Tracked 48 shipping in the UK when you spend over £30! Please see our FAQs for more information. Place your order before 10.30am, Monday to Friday and it will be sent the same day. No coffee leaves our roastery if it is more than 7 days from the roast dateRoast date / restingSpecialty bags carry the roast date, not a best-before. Coffee needs days to degas CO₂ after roasting ('resting') and is typically best within weeks, not months.. Coffee ordered for Monday dispatch may be subject to delays depending on weekend ordering patterns and roasted stock levels. We source speciality grade coffee which is fully traceable and ethically sourced. Read more about our ethics . Tips All our coffee beans are roasted fresh and are best consumed within 6 weeks of roast date. Always r