Uganda Bugisu

Sipi Falls is a beautiful landmark in Uganda, originating from Mount Elgon.  According to many because of the large size of its base, Elgon was once the tallest mountain in Africa.  The Sipi Falls Coffee Project, was initiated by Kawacom in 1999.  It now incorporates over 5,000 small-holder farmers, which cover an area of over 2,000 hectares.  With training, young trees, and extension services provided by Kawacom, farmers are improving agronomic practices for both quantity and higher quality yield, generating more income for their families.  Extensive use of intercropping provides both shade and compost for the coffee trees and food for the farmers.  At the height of the harvest 30% of the Ugandan population is involved with coffee in some manner.

Farm: The Sipi Falls Coffee Project - COOP

Location: Sipi, Mt. Elgon region, Uganda

Altitude: 1000-1900m

Varietal: Bourbon, Blue Mountain, Bugisu, SL14, SL28

Notes: Utz certified, Organic

Process: Dry Processed, washed, double picked

Cupping Notes: AtFull city roast this intriguing full bodied coffee hosts a variety of notes and tones.  As is expected from a high grown African coffee there are rustic fruit notes and deep wine tones.  The Bugisu stands apart with is complexity and will flash tones of root vegetable sweetness, and caramelized sugar.  A fine coffee.