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Uganda – Rwenzori Silverback – Natural – Green Unroasted
In Stock: 95 LbsThe Cup: Dried cranberry with mellow malt, and fresh coffee cherry flavors. Fruit-like sweetness and mild winey acidity.
Rwenzori Silverback
This natural processed coffee comes from the Rwenzori region in Uganda. This is a collection of coffee from small-holder producers in the region.
The cherries are selectively picked and brought to the processing station on the same day. It is then separated by floatation and put onto drying tables. The coffee is then dried for 21 to 35 days. Once it is ready, the dried cherries are then brought to Kampala for milling and export processing.
Coffee is typically harvested here from September to December.
Uganda
Historically, Uganda has been known for Robusta production, being that it is the origin of this species. In the early 20th century, Arabica varieties were introduced from Malawi and Ethiopia. Today, Arabica production accounts for about 20% of Uganda’s annual coffee exports and we have been seeing a rise in quality since we started sourcing Ugandan coffee in 2014. Farms are typically less than 2.5 hectares in size and coffee is cultivated among other subsistence crops.