Single Origin UGANDA | Medium Roast | Profile: Floral, Chocolate, Dark Fruits | Acidity: Mild

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The Busongora North Coffee Farmers' Cooperative is a farmer-owned, farmer-governed organisation made up of over 500 families in the Kasese district of western Uganda. Each farmer i s registered and assigned a unique identification number — a system that allows every bag of coffee to be traced back to the specific farmland where it was grown. Two-thirds of the cooperative's members are women. Among them is Rawomesi Nzukwa, a single provider for her family, whose story represents what this cooperative means in practice: fair prices, sustainable farming, and a path toward genuine economic stability. The coffee is processed at wash stations within the Kajole, Kithoma, and Kaswa Parishes, before being dry-milled in the nearby town of Kasese and prepared for export. Every step is managed close to the source. The Details: Roast: MediumTasting Profile: Brown sugar, caramel, full and balancedGrower: Busongora North Coffee Farmers' Cooperative (500+ families)Region: Rwenzori Mountains, Kasese district, western UgandaAltitude: 1,500–2,000 metersVarieties: SL28 and SL14 (100% Arabica)Process: Fully washedSourced via: Temecula Coffee Roasters (Direct Trade) Brew Tips: The full body of this coffee comes through beautifully in a French press or drip — methods that preserve weight and texture in the cup. Brew at 195–205°F with a medium grind. The caramel sweetness holds up well with milk, making it an excellent everyday coffee whether you drink it black or not. Grind Suggestions: Brew Temperature Suggestions: Show more