Uganda - Muki Fruity Single Origin Coffee Beans | Natural Process

Based in the foothills of Mount Elgon souring coffee from the districts of Sironko, Mbale, Bulambuli and Kapchorwa Norman established The Coffee Yard which is a huge center for receiving and drying coffee. Norman has extensive experience in coffee working for nearly 20 years in the in and he has been producing naturals since 2018 often tweaking his processes to find the profiles that his clients have been looking for.

 

The Coffee Yard is a new commercial partner to The Coffee Gardens who are supporting Norman Mukuru and his team to bring his coffees to Falcon Specialty to the UK and EU. This relationship is now in its second year.

 

The Coffee Gardens have known Norman for a number of years and built a relationship on sharing knowledge and learning from each other around processing and creating farmer traceabilty programs. It is based off this history and trust that they have been able to develop the relationship to now export Nornan's coffee.

Uganda is situated in East Africa. It's terrain encompasses everything from the snowy peaks of the Rwenzori Mountains to the vast expanse that is Lake Victoria. Indigenous wildlife includes chimpanzees and rare species of bird.

Uganda has a tropical climate. Temperatures range from 25-29°C apart from in the mountainous areas, which are much cooler. With volcanic soils, high altitude and an abundance of shade trees, the Mount Elgon Region in Eastern Uganda has the potential to produce world renowned specialty coffee.

Where: Sironko District, Eastern Uganda

 

Varieties: Nyasaland, SL14, SL28

 

Altitude: 2000 - 2200 MASL.

 

Preparation: Natural

 

SCA Cup Score: 86

 

Roast: Light - Medium.

 

Drink it: Works well in a cafetiere, any type of filter device or as a single origin espresso. Can be enjoyed with or without milk.

 

Tasting Notes: A washed, single origin coffee. Light-medium roast, with notes of Mango, cherry liquer, tamarind, cinnamon.