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Uganda and Kenya share two things––a border and some of the world’s finest coffee. Up until recently, Ugandan beans were overlooked in favor of Ethiopian and Kenyan, as coffee-growing in Uganda was still in its infancy. But in the past decade, the country has started to shine, and coffee bean importers have noticed.
This bean is grown on Mount Elgon’s farms––about 1,650-2,200 meters in altitude. They’re traditionally washed and patio-dried to produce a decadent, earthy flavor. Certified by the famed Rainforest Alliance, this bean is lauded for its sustainable actions in favor of both people and nature––preserving irreplaceable flora and fauna, providing robust strategies for human rights and livelihood programs, and protecting the overall climate.
Cupping Notes: Dark and nutty aroma that transfers into the cup with a deep, earthy mouthfeel and a light body. Rich flavor with dark chocolate and nutty notes.
Roast these green coffee beans darker than you would a Kenyan, but not quite Full City. The complexity will be there, but the sugars won't really develop until later in the roast.
Try before you stock up with a 1/2 pound sample!
by Larry Cornelius on August 20, 2022
Very good coffee,I roast it to medium dark.I like the aroma it gives while brewing and the taste has a nutty and dark chocolate flavor with mild acidity.Ive shared it with friends and family with very high remarks.You will not be disappointed with this coffee!!!! Another thing I'm very pleased with is the shipping time,very fast.
by Niki McCarthy on February 3, 2022
Delightful Coffee! I roasted it to 30 seconds after the end of first crack. Rich, smooth, sweet and fruity up front, without the acidity. Wonderful cocoa at the end. Not a bitter bean in the lot. I can hardly wait 'til the morning to have another cup!
by RDRD on January 29, 2022
Roasted between first crack and second crack. Bright, citrus and very aromatic. A cross between Kenyan peaberry and Ethiopian Sidamo. Its great value for excellent coffee. Service from Coffee Bean Corral is excellent. The quality of the beans are excellent very bad beans.
by RDRD on January 20, 2022
Wow this coffee the perfect cross between Ethiopia Sidamo and Kenya Peaberry. Uganda coffee does not get the same billing as Kenyan or Ethiopian but its the just as good. Flavor profile is bright and sweet with notes of citrus.
by Ron Gorman on December 3, 2021
This coffee was recommended by Paul McWhorter and I am so happy I went with the recommendation. It is one of the most tasty coffees I have ever consumed.
by Steve McGonegal on October 11, 2021
Roasted to Vienna about 450 degrees F, end of second crack. Brewed in Chemex. Hazelnuts, hazelnuts, and hazelnuts. And a little wine and cocoa. Delicious and sweet with good medium body. I’ll be coming back to this one.
by Braden L Glett on June 3, 2021
For us, this has become our favorite coffee, better even than Kenyan and Ethiopian grades. Excellent whether roasted lighter or darker.
by Bub's Daddy on March 31, 2021
Dark roast. earthy,very balanced, hints of cocoa, mild sweetness. Really good.
by Chris wisnieski on February 12, 2021
Roasted to beginning of second crack as suggested. Good coffee, but not my favorite so far. Great when blended with dark roasted Nicaraguan. I will be playing with this a bit more.
by Matt Pilotti on January 5, 2021
This is one of my favorites so far. The flavor profile is really good, and spot on to the description given by CBC. It's also one of my favorites to roast to Full city/ Dark. Also one of the favorites among my customers. We cant seem to have enough on hand, and definitely try to keep a good stock on hand
by Neal on October 15, 2020
Roasted medium. Smooth body. Light hazelnut aroma. Milk chocolate. Dragon fruit. Earthy. Clean
by MR.KIM S.STEVENS on June 11, 2020
HAVE FAMILY IN UGANDA SO THIS UGANDAN COFFEE FOR ME IS AWESOME! I ROAST IN 1 LB.INCREMENTS BLACK TILL THE BEAN IS COVERED IN OIL. BY FAITH YOU WILL CONTINUE TO BRING IN FRESH AS I AM MOST PARTIAL. THANK YOU.
by Ron on April 29, 2020
Great cup. I roast just into second crack. I will order more.
by Anonymous on October 5, 2019
I have serious food sensitivities, and even the the variety of coffees that I have been able to enjoy has been limited. I have wanted a good African coffee with some complexity and brightness. This is all that, and it bothers me the least of all that I have tried so far. So I have drank it daily for the past several months. I love the aroma, the body and the finish. I am always reluctant to take a roast much past first crack, but this one tastes best when stopped about half way between first and second crack. It needs a couple of days rest to be its best.
by Greg on April 28, 2019
So far this has surpassed Kenyan and Ethiopian for my taste. It checks all the boxes for bold, earthy, chocolatey yet remains smooth. Immediately reordered 5 lbs since my family also liked it so much
by Renee Carlson on March 23, 2019
I was excited to get this Ugandan coffee. It arrived when expected...and am excited to try it, but didn't realize the beans were not yet roasted. Am trying to find a local roaster who will roast a small batch for me since I have asthma am not able to try any of the oven roasting methods in my home.
by Scott Cottrill on February 2, 2019
It was good. I'm new to coffee roasting. I prefer Ethiopian, but definitely liked the Mt Elgon.
by Derek Flaig on December 20, 2018
Excellent. Roasted a bit past the completion of first crack. I'm fairly primitive, just a cast iron skillet on the patio, but this is a delightful coffee. No bitterness, very smooth. Bit of chocolate notes.
by Braden Glett on December 11, 2018
This is now our favorite variety. Nice and strong, not the least bit bitter.
by David on December 9, 2018
This one's a beauty. Wonderfully similar to a good Kenya although lacking the winey flavors I like in a Kenya. But, the matrix did not list that so I wasn't expecting it. Really nice mouthfeel and increasing complexity as the cup cools...wonderful.
by Jolene on September 30, 2018
My mom and I used to buy Uganda green coffee beans in lass Vegas and was by far best coffee ever, I miss it so much and wish I still had it. She would roast the beans in a cast iron skillet each morning and it was the best.
by Anonymous on December 24, 2008
This was the first Uganda that I have tried. Upon first tasting it after the first roast, I thought that this is really nice. Then, after about 3 more roasts, I reordered more because it was consistently great. I'd give it a 4.5 on a 5 point scale and would recommend it. It has good body and a rounded, nice taste. Phil
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