Origin

🇺🇬 Uganda

East African origin better known for robusta, now turning heads with clean, sweet arabica.

Region
Africa & Arabia
Altitude
1,200–2,200 m
Harvest
Oct–Feb (main), Apr–Jun (fly)

Uganda is one of Africa's largest coffee exporters, historically dominated by robusta grown across much of the country. Arabica production concentrates on the slopes of Mount Elgon and the Rwenzori Mountains, where volcanic soils and high elevation yield increasingly refined lots. Bugisu-region arabica in particular has gained attention for silky body, gentle acidity, and notes of stone fruit and florals. As specialty processing spreads, single-district coffees like those from Sironko are earning a place alongside their better-known neighbors.

Coffeesfrom Uganda

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Variety
Process
RoastLight
Key growing regions
Mount Elgon (Bugisu)Rwenzori MountainsWest NileSironko District
Did you know

Coffee is one of Uganda's top exports, and much of the world's robusta traces back to the country's forests, where the plant grows wild.