Sour Cherry - Uganda

Hailing from the lush slopes of Mount Elgon in eastern Uganda, coffee grows among misty hills, fertile volcanic soil, and cool mountain air. Here, at elevations approaching 2,000 meters, coffee cherries ripen slowly under the tropical sun, developing the vibrant fruit character that defines coffees from this remarkable region.

This lot is the work of Norman Mukuru and his team at The Coffee Yard, a central hub for receiving and drying coffee from the districts of Sironko, Mbale, Bulambuli, and Kapchorwa. Norman brings nearly 20 years of experience and has specialized in naturals since 2018, refining his methods to achieve nuanced cup profiles. Quality is overseen by Maria Kirya, whose expertise in blind cupping ensures consistency and customer satisfaction. 

In the cup expect a lively and sweet Sour Cherry flavour which is balanced by a creamy nougat note along with a deep comforting cocoa richness. This is a vibrant and sweet coffee that predominantly shines on filter but also makes a cracking espresso.

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Aroma/Flavour - Sour Cherry, Nougat, Cocoa
Roast level - Medium
Acidity - Medium to Bright
Sweetness - Cherry / Plum
Mouthfeel - Medium
Aftertaste - Long
Process/Finish - Natural
Fermentation - 

Origin - Sironko, Uganda
Region - Eastern Region
Coop/Farm(er) - The Coffee Yard
Varietal(s) - SL14, SL28, Nyasaland
Altitude - 1800-2000 masl

We recommend use with: Best on filter or manual brew methods. Will work on espresso after 14 days or so.

Shipping info:  Same day dispatch for orders placed before 2pm Mon-Fri. (Subject to availability). Boxes are paperboard with the coffee contained in our biodegradable and recyclable  bags.


Recommended brew recipe:
This is a relatively permeable and quick brewing coffee. Go a little coarser than your usual setting. It is forgiving and tastes real good on any brew method after 14 days or more.