Uganda Rwenzori Mountain

Origin

• 🇺🇬 Uganda

Tasting notes

Character

• Bright
  90
• Clean
  75
• Comforting
  25
• Sweet
  25

Expect notes of; WILD BERRY | LEMON SHERBETS | VANILLA Origin Country: Uganda Region: Rwenjura, Rwenzori Producer: Agri Evolve Altitude: 1700 masl VarietyVariety (cultivar)The botanical subtype of the coffee plant — Gesha, Bourbon, SL28 — analogous to grape varieties in wine. A major driver of cup character alongside origin and process.: SL14, SL28SL28A Kenyan variety selected in the 1930s by Scott Agricultural Laboratories, prized for intense blackcurrant acidity and deep sweetness. Process: WashedWashed processThe fruit is removed from the seed before drying, usually with fermentation and a water rinse. Tends to give clean, transparent cups where origin character shows clearly. Bright, 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. and easy to enjoy, this washed Ugandan coffee is packed with notes of wild berries, lemon sherbet and soft vanilla sweetness. It’s a clean, balanced cup with a medium bodyBodyThe weight and texture of coffee in the mouth, from tea-like and delicate to syrupy and heavy. Driven by process, roast, variety, and brew method. and crisp acidity, making it a lively and approachable coffee for everyday brewing. About this coffee This coffee comes from Agri Evolve, a producer working with around 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 in Uganda’s Rwenzori Mountains. Agri Evolve was founded in 2016 by Johnny Rowland after seeing the challenges many farmers were facing, from low prices to limited access to good processing. What started as a small collection point has grown into one of the region’s most advanced coffee operations, helping farmers earn more for their coffee while improving quality at every stage. By investing in better washing and drying facilities, Agri Evolve has been able to produce cleaner, higher-quality coffees while creating jobs and bringing more stability to the local community. In 2022, it opened the Nyabirongo Processing Station, helping to improve efficiency and support more farmers in the area. Agri Evolve also puts a strong focus on long-term sustainability, from distributing energy-efficient stoves and planting shade trees to providing improved coffee seedlings. Alongside this, it supports farmers with training, fair pricing, quality bonuses and digital tools that help them manage harvests and access services like microloans. It’s a thoughtful and progressive project, and one that’s producing coffees with real clarity, sweetness and character in the cup. Here’s a slightly more webshop-friendly version too, if you want it even more customer-facing: A bright and juicy washed Ugandan coffee with notes of wild berries, lemon sherbet and vanilla. Clean, sweet and well-balanced, this is an easy-drinking cup with a medium