Uganda Rwenzori

PROCESS: Natural
VARIETY: SL-34, K7, Blue Mountain
ELEVATION: 1,500-1,700 meters
ROAST: Medium-light
BODY: Average
NOTES: Dried berry and fresh berry flavors with good boozy acidity and mild fruit-like sweetness.

This natural processed coffee comes from the Rwenzori region in Uganda. Rwenzori is home to the Rwenzori mountains and lies on the border with DRC. The coffee in that area is grown on fertile, volcanic soil. This is a collection of coffee from small-holder producers in the region. The cherries are selectively picked and brought to the processing station on the same day. It is then separated by floatation and put onto drying tables. The coffee is then dried for 21 to 35 days. Once it is ready, the dried cherries are then brought to Kampala for milling and export processing.

Historically, Uganda has been known for Robusta production, being that it is the origin of this species. In the early 20th century, Arabica varieties were introduced from Malawi and Ethiopia. Today, Arabica production accounts for about 20% of Uganda's annual coffee exports