Gold Series - Uganda Rwenzori

Our Gold Series of coffees feature premium, limited-edition offerings that represent the truly special side of coffee. We purchase small amounts of ones that we find unique and interesting, and we roast them until they're sold out. Once they're gone, they're gone.

Heavy body and notes of wine, dark chocolate and strawberry highlight this new offering from the Rwenzori mountains of Uganda.

We're roasting this to medium-light level, which allows for the coffee's innate characteristics to shine through.

It's naturally processed, which means the ripest coffee cherries are harvested and dried whole, without removing the fruit, on raised beds for up to four weeks. Regular turning of the coffee ensures even drying, increases airflow and prevents spoilage. Once dried, the cherries rest until they are hulled just before shipment.

This coffee is comprised of SL14 and SL28 varieties, the latter of which is among the most well-known and well-regarded of Africa.

Ethiopia might be the birthplace of coffee, but Uganda is actually Africa's top coffee exporter. Yet, much of Uganda's coffee goes to Europe rather than the U.S., which is one reason why it's not as commonly found as Ethiopian and Kenyan coffees.

Uganda Rwenzori

• Country: Uganda
• Region: Rwenzori mountains
• Washing Station: Bugoye
• Varietal(s): SL14, SL28
• Process: Natural
• Importer: Genuine Origin