Uganda Maliba
Coffee
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Uganda - Maliba
The second selection of our rotating offering of naturally processed Ugandan coffees.
Working closely with our suppliers we have selected another seasonal pick chosen from only the most recent of croppings.
Available in limited quantity, we expect this to sell quickly.
Origin: Maliba, Rwenzori Mountains, Uganda
Altitude: 1600-2000 masl
Varieties: SL14, SL28, and regional landrace varieties
Harvest: April 2024
Process: Natural with Anaerobic Extended Fermentation
Species: Arabica
Cup Profile: Boozy on the nose with a whisky like fragrance, unique and interesting profile with grapefruit and umami notes balanced by strawberry and cake like flavours.
Description: Maliba is at 1600 masl in the foothills of the Rwenzoris, with many farmers living and growing coffee well above this height. Farmers typically have between 1 and 2 acres of land and coffee is their main cash crop.
Processing:
Ripe, red coffee cherries are harvested daily during the harvest season and taken to the buying centre. The cherries are weighed, assessed for quality and the farmers are paid in cash. From here trucks carry the cherries to the Coffee Station at Nyabirongo. This batch has undergone a period of anaerobic fermentation with the ripe cherries sealed in plastic sacks for 48 hrs. Following this the cherries were spread out to dry on raised beds in the traditional Natural process, with cherries being turned by hand on a regular basis.
Strength
Reviews
Flavour Notes
Grapefruit
Strawberry
Region
Uganda
For a long time now, we have been meeting with Martin, of Agri Evolve, who works together with his son, Jonny and smallholder coffee farmers in Rwenzori near to the Rwenzori Mountains in Uganda. Jonny, based in Uganda and Martin, based right here in Yorkshire, are focusing on producing and improving great quality coffee crops to bring about sustainable development within the local community in Rwenzori, Uganda.
Facts
We're really excited to confirm a partnership with Agri Evolve, to help the continued support and success of this amazing project. Not to mention to roast some delicious coffee - taking local coffee supply to the next level.
Environment
Fair & Sustainable
Our Coffee
Our coffees are ethically sourced from green coffee buyers who are committed to excellent coffee, excellent standards and paying their farmers an excellent price. We source, roast, blend and pack the coffee ourselves, to ensure that the coffee makes as few journeys as possible once it has left the farm.
