Uganda Coffee - Flavors, Regions & Roasters | Unpacking Coffee [Skip to content](#main-content) [ ![Unpacking Coffee Logo](/images/cuppin-logo.svg) Unpacking Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee) [ Coffees ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees) [ Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters) [ Clubs ](https://unpacking.coffee/clubs) [ Cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings) [ Recipes ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes) [ Origins ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins) [ Log in ](https://unpacking.coffee/login) [ ](https://unpacking.coffee/login "Log in") [ Register ](https://unpacking.coffee/register) [ ](https://unpacking.coffee/register "Register") [ Origins ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins) Uganda ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Uganda ====== Africa Primarily known for robusta but increasingly producing quality arabica. Ugandan arabica often presents berry sweetness, chocolate notes, and mild citrus acidity. Major growing regions include Mount Elgon and the Rwenzori Mountains. 1 coffee tracked 1 roaster offering 2 cuppings logged 8 growing regions [ Browse 1 coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees?country=6) [ All origins ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins) Flavors commonly associated with Uganda Across **2 cuppings** logged by members, coffees from Uganda most often taste of **honey**, **raspberry** and **nectarine**. [ honeyร—2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ raspberryร—2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/6 "raspberry") [ nectarineร—1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/126 "nectarine") Growing regions ### Kapchorwa 1 coffee Kapchorwa is a high-altitude coffee-growing district in Eastern Uganda, situated on the slopes of Mount Elgon at elevations up to approximately 2,300 meters, where volcanic soils and a temperate, rainfall-rich climate create exceptional conditions for Arabica production. The region, part of the broader Sebei sub-region, is home to thousands of smallholder farmers cultivating varieties such as SL14, SL28, and native Bugisu types, producing coffees noted for their fruity, wine-like character with hints of citrus, black cherry, and semi-sweet chocolate. Kapchorwa is recognized as one of Uganda's premier specialty coffee origins, with its washing stations and farmer cooperatives increasingly connecting producers to high-end international markets. ### Bugisu Eastern region that sometimes refers to all Mount Elgon coffees. Bugisu coffees often display bright citrus acidity, winey characteristics, full body, and chocolate undertones. The region has a long tradition of quality coffee production. ### Bunyoro Western region with diverse agricultural production. Bunyoro coffees typically offer balanced acidity, medium body, and notes of chocolate and nuts. The region primarily produces robusta but has expanding arabica cultivation in higher areas. ### Mount Elgon Eastern region on the slopes of an extinct volcano. Mount Elgon coffees typically feature bright acidity, medium body, and notes of tropical fruit, chocolate, and citrus. The region produces much of Uganda's high-quality arabica. ### Rwenzori Western mountain range also called "Mountains of the Moon". Rwenzori coffees often present balanced profiles with mild fruit acidity, medium body, and chocolate sweetness. The mountains create varied microclimates for coffee cultivation. ### Sipi Area on Mount Elgon with a notable washing station. Sipi coffees typically feature bright citrus acidity, clean sweetness, and notes of black tea, caramel, and stone fruit. The region produces some of Uganda's most distinctive specialty coffees. ### Wagagai Highest point on Mount Elgon with surrounding coffee areas. Wagagai coffees often present complex profiles with bright acidity, full body, and vibrant fruit notes. The high-elevation growing conditions contribute to quality development. ### West Nile Northwestern region bordering DRC and South Sudan. West Nile coffees typically offer mild acidity, medium body, and notes of chocolate, nuts, and subtle fruit. The area primarily produces coffee at moderate elevations. Varieties grown here [ SL34 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34) Coffees from Uganda ### [ Yembek Anaerobic Natural ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/194-yembek-anaerobic-natural) by [Broadsheet Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/300-broadsheet-coffee-roasters) Process Natural Varieties [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34) Country [Uganda](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/uganda) Region Kapchorwa Elevation 1800-2000m First noted Sep 08, 2026 Last tasted Sep 08, 2026 2 cuppings [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ raspberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/6 "raspberry") [ nectarine](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/126 "nectarine") Recent cuppings ### [ Yembek Anaerobic Natural ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/289-yembek-anaerobic-natural-by-kandace) Cupped By [@kandace](https://unpacking.coffee/users/kandace) Cupped On Sep 08, 2026 Since Roast 6 days Roaster [Broadsheet Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/300-broadsheet-coffee-roasters) Brew Method [ Chemex ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=14) ![Kandace](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/fdaa2abead647809a27d8e53f03536f5?s=120&d=identicon) [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "Honey is a sweet, viscous flavor that can sometimes be found in specialty coffee. The golden hue of the color represents the rich, syrupy sweetness that honey can impart to the coffee's flavor profile.") [ raspberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/6 "Raspberry-flavored coffee often has a bright, fruity acidity and a sweet, floral aroma that complements the richness of the coffee. The vibrant pink color of the hex code #FFC0CB evokes the tart, juicy character of fresh raspberries.") ### [ Yembek Anaerobic Natural ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/288-yembek-anaerobic-natural-by-rbrigleb) Cupped By [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb) Cupped On Sep 08, 2026 Since Roast 6 days Roaster [Broadsheet Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/300-broadsheet-coffee-roasters) Brew Method [ Chemex ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=14) Brew Recipe [ Intelligentsia Chemex Method ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes/32-intelligentsia-chemex-method "Intelligentsia Chemex Method") ![Raymond Brigleb](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/225614451dc9aee33be11e0f6876c18b?s=120&d=identicon) [ nectarine](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/126 "The hex code #FFA500 represents a vibrant, golden orange color that visually captures the bright, juicy nature of the nectarine flavor.") [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "Honey is a sweet, viscous flavor that can sometimes be found in specialty coffee. The golden hue of the color represents the rich, syrupy sweetness that honey can impart to the coffee's flavor profile.") [ raspberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/6 "Raspberry-flavored coffee often has a bright, fruity acidity and a sweet, floral aroma that complements the richness of the coffee. The vibrant pink color of the hex code #FFC0CB evokes the tart, juicy character of fresh raspberries.") 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[ ### [ Yembek Anaerobic Natural ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/194-yembek-anaerobic-natural) by [Broadsheet Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/300-broadsheet-coffee-roasters) Process Natural Varieties [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34) Country [Uganda](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/uganda) Region Kapchorwa Elevation 1800-2000m First noted Sep 08, 2026 Last tasted Sep 08, 2026 2 cuppings [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ raspberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/6 "raspberry") [ nectarine](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/126 "nectarine") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/194-yembek-anaerobic-natural) [ ### [ Headliner ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/193-headliner) by [Broadsheet Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/300-broadsheet-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon), [Heirloom](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/84-heirloom) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Yirgacheffe Elevation 1400-1800m First noted Sep 08, 2026 0 cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/193-headliner) [ ### [ Victor Florez Chiroso ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/192-victor-florez-chiroso) by [HEX Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/299-hex-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Chiroso](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/101-chiroso) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Antioquia Elevation 1900m Source La Cartagena First noted Sep 04, 2026 Last tasted Sep 06, 2026 2 cuppings [ honeydew](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/221 "honeydew") [ tangerine blossom](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/254 "tangerine blossom") [ cocktail cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/255 "cocktail cherry") [ cider](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/256 "cider") [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/192-victor-florez-chiroso) [ ### [ Double Feature ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/191-double-feature) by [Messenger Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/298-messenger-coffee) and [Black & White Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/23-black-white-coffee-roasters) Process Thermal Shock Washed, Thermal Shock Natural Varieties [Pacamara](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/27-pacamara) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Huila Elevation 1750m First noted Sep 03, 2026 Last tasted Sep 03, 2026 1 cupping [ cherry blossom](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/253 "cherry blossom") [ peach](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ mango](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/15 "mango") [ pineapple](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/14 "pineapple") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/191-double-feature) [ ### [ Gerba Dogo Sodu ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/190-gerba-dogo-sodu) by [Passenger Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/164-passenger-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Guji First noted Sep 02, 2026 0 cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/190-gerba-dogo-sodu) [ ### [ Kenya Gachuiro AB ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/189-kenya-gachuiro-ab) by [Heart Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34) Country [Kenya](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/kenya) Region Nyeri First noted Aug 29, 2026 Last tasted Aug 29, 2026 1 cupping [ marionberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/177 "marionberry") [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ hibiscus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/59 "hibiscus") [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/189-kenya-gachuiro-ab) [ ### [ Harmufo ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/188-harmufo) by [SEY](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/288-sey) Process Washed Varieties [Ethiopian Landrace](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/98-ethiopian-landrace) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Gedeb Elevation 2,300โ€“2,400m Source Harmufo First noted Aug 26, 2026 Last tasted Aug 27, 2026 2 cuppings [ lemon candy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/251 "lemon candy") [ ripe stone fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/252 "ripe stone fruit") [ honeydew](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/221 "honeydew") [ watermelon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/111 "watermelon") [ meyer lemon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/103 "meyer lemon") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/188-harmufo) [ ### [ Mexico Maria Mรฉndez ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/187-mexico-maria-mendez) by [Heart Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon) Country [Mexico](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/mexico) Region Chiapas Elevation 1400m First noted Aug 19, 2026 Last tasted Aug 19, 2026 1 cupping [ plum](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum") [ almond](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/37 "almond") [ cola](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/98 "cola") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/187-mexico-maria-mendez) [ ### [ The Answer ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/186-the-answer) by [Cat & Cloud Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/44-cat-cloud-coffee) Process Washed, Natural Elevation 1,100-1,900m Source Various First noted Aug 17, 2026 Last tasted Aug 19, 2026 2 cuppings [ chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/108 "chocolate") [ caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/250 "fruit") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") [ berries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/199 "berries") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/186-the-answer) [ ### [ Nelson Flores ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/185-nelson-flores) by [Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/201-sweet-bloom-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Species Arabica Varieties [Pacamara](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/27-pacamara) Country [El Salvador](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/el-salvador) Region Chalatenango Elevation 1632m First noted Aug 16, 2026 0 cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/185-nelson-flores) [ ### [ Takele Mammo ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/184-takele-mammo) by [Cat & Cloud Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/44-cat-cloud-coffee) Process Washed Varieties [Wild Heirloom Ethiopia Arabica Cultivars](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/93-wild-heirloom-ethiopia-arabica-cultivars) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Yirgacheffe Elevation 1800 - 2100m Source Takele Mammo Denbi First noted Aug 14, 2026 Last tasted Aug 24, 2026 3 cuppings [ black tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ watermelon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/111 "watermelon") [ rooibos](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/249 "rooibos") [ dried strawberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/248 "dried strawberry") [ apricot](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/184-takele-mammo) [ ### [ Juan Puerta Mango ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/183-juan-puerta-mango) by [Resident Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/296-resident-coffee-roasters) Process Co-fermented and experimental (Mango) Varieties [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Quindรญo Elevation 1386m Source La Sirena First noted Aug 11, 2026 Last tasted Aug 11, 2026 3 cuppings [ mango](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/15 "mango") [ mango lollipop](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/246 "mango lollipop") [ fruit rollup](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/245 "fruit rollup") [ jumex mango nectar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/247 "jumex mango nectar") [ cream](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/86 "cream") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/183-juan-puerta-mango)