For many, Uganda might not the first country that comes to mind when thinking of high-quality Arabica coffee. The country has been traditionally known as a producer of Robusta. However, in many regions of the country, the challenges are more a matter of infrastructure, history and knowledge than the environment. For instance, the slopes of […]
EARLY SUMMER BLEND Uganda Kapchorwa Colombia Inza Cauca Mexico Finca Guadalupe Zaju Brazil Sao Silvestre Flavour: Fruit cocktail, strawberry chocolate, minty finish Acidity: Approachable, wine grapes Body: Medium, syrupy Roast: Light—medium Suitable for: Mokapot, espresso, pourover, Aeropress UGANDA – KAPCHORWA Owner: 997 farmers Town: Kapchorwa district, Sipi sub-county Varietal(s): SL28, SL 34, & some SL14, Nyasaland & Bugisu Processing: […]
Finca Las Nubes is located high in the mountainous region of Esquipulas on Guatemala’s eastern border – almost edging on Honduras. The area is populated with pine and cypress trees and is a natural haven for many species of wild birds. The farm is remote – some 236kms from Guatemala City and around a 10-hour […]
Santa Barbara Estate is composed of 5 sister farms that lie across three neighbouring, geographical regions – Santa Barbara, Fredonia and Amagá. Established in the 1980s, from the beginning Sr. Pedro Echavarria knew that location was crucial. Attracted by diverse microclimates, singular volcanic soils, perfect altitude and a tradition of excellence in coffee production, he […]
Spring Blend 2019 Tanzania – Origin Mill (Rafiki) Uganda – Kapchorwa Mexico – Finca Guadalupe Zaju Flavour: Maple syrup, subtle rosemary, spicy finish Acidity: Apple, red wine grapes Body: Elegant, light syrupy Roast: Light—medium Suitable for: Mokapot, espresso, pourover, Aeropress Tanzania – Origin Mill (Rafiki) OWNER Smallholder farmers affiliated with Rafiki mill TOWNVarious small towns around […]
A French Group with large interests in palm oil and rubber plantations in Malaysia decided to look for agricultural investments in East Africa. In February 1950, they sent their agent, Mr. Jas Nicoll, with a comfortable chequebook and a very large mandate (any country and almost any crop) to East Africa. Very quickly he came […]
Danilo Salazar has been involved in coffee from birth. His small, 7 hectare farm – named San Cristobal del Llano – was originally his grandfather’s. As a child, he would help and play amongst the coffee trees that today he cares for, himself. Danilo and his family are very involved in all the work that […]
This AB lot was produced by numerous smallholder farmers, all of whom are members of the Ritho Farmers Cooperative Society (FCS) delivering to Handege Coffee Factory (as washing stations/wet mills are called in Kenya). The factory is located around 5 km from Gatundu town, in Kenya’s Kiambu County. The name “Handege” is derived from Ndege, […]
This exceptional lot was processed, dry milled and exported by Legu Trading. The coffee was grown by smallholder farmers living around the town of Adado in Gedeo County, Yirgacheffe region, Ethiopia. Most contributing farmers own less than a hectare of land, and they grow coffee simply as a backyard cash crop. Coffee will usually be […]
General coffee info Farm: Musasa: Ruli Varietal: 100% Red Bourbon Processing: Fully washed & sundried on raised beds Altitude: 1 700 to 2 000 metres above sea level Owner: Musasa Dukunde Kawa Cooperative – some 2,148 smallholder farmers Town/City: Ruli Region: Ruli Sector, Gakenke District of Northern Province & Coko Sector, Gakenke District of Northern […]
