Bag of Uganda Kalingwe AA speciality coffee from Glen Lyon Coffee Roasters with colour background

Bag of Uganda Kalingwe AA speciality coffee from Glen Lyon Coffee Roasters

Several hands displaying ripe red specialty coffee cherries that eventually become Uganda Kalingwe AA by Glen Lyon Coffee Roasters

Ripe red speciality coffee cherries drying in the sun with the mountains of Uganda in the background

The mountain road leading to the village of Kalingwe in Uganda.

A 1kg bag of Glen Lyon Coffee Roasters' Uganda Kalingwe AA speciality coffee sitting on a wooden table

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Uganda Kalingwe AA

£10.00

Tasting notes

Tasting notes are a quick guide to the aromas and tastes you will hopefully find while brewing and drinking our coffees.

Strawberry

Chocolate

Passion Fruit

New Season! A phenomenal coffee from our friends at Agri Evolve in the beautiful Rwenzoris of Uganda. This creamy natural has delicious notes of strawberry, passionfruit and chocolate.

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Coffee Information

Producers: Smallholder farmers in the Kalingwe region
Washing Station: Agri Evolve
Altitude: 1900 metres above sea level
Varietal: SL28 and SL34
Process: Natural and sun dried on raised beds
Region: Kasese District, Western Uganda

Story

Arabica Coffee has been grown in the Rwenzori region of Uganda for as long as anyone can remember, and the conditions of high rainfall, altitude from 1300 to over 2000 masl, and rich volcanic soils are perfect for the production of top quality speciality arabica coffee. Practically all coffee is grown by smallholder farmers. The typical size of plot is between 1 and 2 acres. The main varietals are SL28 and SL14, but with a range of other older varietals which contribute to the rich complexity of the coffee produced.

In the past, coffee from this area has not had a good reputation. Poor harvesting and processing and long delays in processing and shipping resulted in an inconsistent, unreliable and low grade product.

Agri Evolve is committed to turning that around, and since 2016 they have seen a significant improvement. Motivating the farmers to harvest only red cherries by paying top price for the very best cherries is where it starts, and then careful processing and adhering to the highest standards, together with training and support for the farmers results in a high quality product. Rwenzori coffee is typically bright, fruity, clean and complex which regularly scores 85 and above and this offering from Kalingwe is one of the best of the 2023 arrivals.

We’re delighted to be bringing in this latest harvest from Uganda.

Country Snapshot

Uganda is known as ‘the Pearl of Africa’ due to its spectacular landscapes and abundant wildlife. It's also one of the few countries in the world where coffee grows natively, with indigenous robusta trees still growing around Lake Victoria.

Robusta coffee was first domesticated by the Baganda people who used it for cultural and medicinal purposes. The British colonial government established large estates for robusta cultivation in the early 20th century, and also introduced robusta's higher-quality but fragile cousin Arabica to the country.

When many of the large estates collapsed in the 1920s due to falling prices and the fallout from World War I and the 1918 flu pandemic, smallholder farmers took over and remain the backbone of Uganda's coffee industry.

Today robusta coffee continues to play a crucial role in Uganda's economy, although high-grown Arabica is increasingly important and sought-after by roasters.

DID YOU KNOW?
★ High altitudes and cool temperatures make the Rwenzoris ideal for growing Arabica coffee, while the myriad microclimates and prevalence of shade-growing lead to healthier plants and more complex coffees.
★ The Kibale Wild Coffee Project was an initiative around the millennium to commercialise the park's native-growing robusta by providing employment to inhabitants and incentivising conservation practices. However it transpired that there wasn't enough interest in premium robusta coffee at the time and the project was subsequently shelved.
★ The Rwenzori Mountains are among the leading contenders for title of 'Mountains of the Moon', thought by Ptolemy and other ancient geographers to be the source of the Nile. Unfortunately the glaciated peaks that give the Rwenzoris their moon-like appearance are in retreat due to the global impacts of climate change.

Sustainability

Our speciality coffees are 100% traceable and ethically sourced. We work direct with farmers, or through trusted partners, to bring you the best coffee from around the world.

Sourced in partnership with AgriEvolve
Producer relationship length: 1 year

Shipping

Your order will be packed up and dispatched within 1-2 working days. We’ll send you email updates when your order is processing and when it has been dispatched.

All orders over £25 qualify for free shipping and anything under this amount will cost £3.95. We offer free shipping for orders over £25 and on all of our subscriptions.

We post all orders out via Royal Mail Tracked 48hr Monday-Friday so you should expect to receive your order within 2-5 days.

Grind size guide

Grind	Brewing Device
Whole beans	Recommended for optimum freshness
French Press	A coarse grind, best for French Press or Cold Brew
Filter	A medium grind best for filter machines and pourovers.
Aeropress	Medium fine grind, best for Aeropress
Moka Pot	Fine grind, best for moka pot and some espresso machines

Due to the huge variance in brewers, we cannot offer refunds if the chosen grind doesn't work in your brewer.

We can grind for espresso on request.

Still not sure what you need? Read guide to grind coffee here

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