Our Coffee

Exceptional Arabica, Grown on the Slopes of Mount Elgon

From the rich volcanic soils of Mount Elgon, our women farmers produce specialty Arabica coffee with exceptional quality, distinctive character, and a story that reaches far beyond the cup.

Coffee with a Sense of Place

From the highlands of Uganda to the world

Our coffee is grown between 1,400 and 2,500 metres above sea level in the fertile volcanic soils of Mount Elgon. The region’s altitude, climate, and unique environment create ideal conditions for producing exceptional Arabica coffee.

From carefully hand-picked cherries to processing, drying, milling, and export, we pay close attention to every stage of the journey. This commitment to quality and traceability allows us to deliver coffee that reflects both the richness of its origin and the dedication of the women farmers who produce it.

A Distinctive Cup from Mount Elgon

Quality you can taste in every sip

Our Mount Elgon Arabica coffee is known for its full creamy body, vibrant acidity, fruity fragrance, and long, sweet finish. With cupping scores of 84+, it offers a refined specialty coffee experience shaped by its unique origin.

Coffee Profiling

Cupping Score

84%

Cupping Score

84%

Flavour Notes

Chocolate, caramel, and fruity fragrance

Flavour Notes

Chocolate, caramel, and fruity fragrance

Body

Full, creamy body

Body

Full, creamy body

Acidity

High and vibrant

Acidity

High and vibrant

Aftertaste

Long and sweet

Aftertaste

Long and sweet

Our Arabica Varietals

Cultivated for quality and character

We produce carefully cultivated Arabica coffee varieties that thrive in the unique growing conditions of Mount Elgon.

Nyasaland

A traditional Arabica variety cultivated for its distinctive cup characteristics.

Nyasaland

A traditional Arabica variety cultivated for its distinctive cup characteristics.

SL14

A well-established Arabica variety known for its adaptability and quality potential.

SL14

A well-established Arabica variety known for its adaptability and quality potential.

SL28

A renowned variety valued for its exceptional cup quality and distinctive flavour profile.

SL28

A renowned variety valued for its exceptional cup quality and distinctive flavour profile.

From Cherry to Cup

Quality protected at every stage

We carefully manage every stage of the coffee value chain to maintain quality, consistency, and traceability from the farm to the final product.

01 - Selective Harvesting

Only fully ripe red cherries are carefully hand-picked to ensure the best possible quality.

01 - Selective Harvesting

Only fully ripe red cherries are carefully hand-picked to ensure the best possible quality.

02 - Sorting & Floating

Cherries are carefully sorted and floated to remove defective or low-quality cherries before pulping.

02 - Sorting & Floating

Cherries are carefully sorted and floated to remove defective or low-quality cherries before pulping.

03 - Fermentation

The coffee is carefully fermented to remove the mucilage surrounding the bean while helping develop complex flavour profiles.

03 - Fermentation

The coffee is carefully fermented to remove the mucilage surrounding the bean while helping develop complex flavour profiles.

04 - Drying

Coffee is dried on African raised beds under controlled conditions to achieve the desired moisture content while protecting quality.

04 - Drying

Coffee is dried on African raised beds under controlled conditions to achieve the desired moisture content while protecting quality.

05 - Milling & Grading

We proudly operate our own milling facility, allowing us to maintain greater control over quality, consistency, and traceability throughout the processing stage.

05 - Milling & Grading

We proudly operate our own milling facility, allowing us to maintain greater control over quality, consistency, and traceability throughout the processing stage.

06 - Packaging

Our coffee is packaged in GrainPro 60kg bags to help preserve freshness and protect quality during transportation.

06 - Packaging

Our coffee is packaged in GrainPro 60kg bags to help preserve freshness and protect quality during transportation.

The Mount Elgon Difference

Where altitude, soil, and climate create exceptional coffee

Located in eastern Uganda, Mount Elgon provides ideal conditions for growing high-quality Arabica coffee. Our coffee farms sit between 1,400 and 2,500 metres above sea level, where rich volcanic soils and favourable growing conditions help create coffee with depth, balance, and distinctive character.

Bright Beans. Bright Futures.

Every bean and every hive represents an opportunity to empower women, protect the environment, and build thriving communities.

We are a Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, and Organic certified. We combine coffee with beekeeping for biodiversity, ensuring women get the worth of their time and energy. From hand-picked cherries to GrainPro export - ethical from soil to cup.

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