COFFEE PLANT - Uganda Rubirizi Natural Filter 250 g

Origin: Uganda

Region : Mount Elgon

Processing: Natural

Variety: SL14, SL28

Altitude: 1680-1820 m a.s.l.

ABOUT THE COFFEE

This natural process coffee comes from 203 farmers in the Kabarole District, near Fort Portal in western Uganda. The coffee grows at an altitude of 1,600–2,100 meters above sea level in fertile volcanic soils and a diverse microclimate. Cherries reach the Rubirizi station through local leaders who coordinate their harvest and ensure quality right from the delivery stage. The combination of high altitude, careful selection, and the experience of local producers yields an intense, fruity-chocolate character.

An interesting aspect is how this lot was selected. Beans that, due to their appearance—darker parchment, spots, or pulp residue—would previously have been automatically categorized into a lower grade, were re-evaluated based on cup quality. Those without actual defects were selected and prepared as a separate, more affordably priced lot. The coffee undergoes multi-stage sorting, supported by an optical sorter, followed by intensive natural processing with a short anaerobic fermentation stage. The result is a very sweet, complex, and intense coffee.

ROASTER'S OPINION

The profile of this Ugandan coffee is the result of a long fermentation—ripe mango and dark chocolate combine with notes of balsamico and rum, creating a thick, intense character unusual for coffees from the Mount Elgon area. It is a very fruity and complex coffee with an exceptionally deep profile.

In the aroma, ripe, almost caramelized mango dominates, accompanied by a sweet balsamic note and a delicate fermented accent. In flavor, mango builds an intense, syrupy sweetness, while balsamico and rum give depth and a slightly liqueur-like character to the whole profile. The profile finishes with dark chocolate and a long aftertaste. The coffee has a full, thick body and low, mild acidity, keeping it sweet, intense, and remarkably expressive.

Store in a cool and dry place.