Uganda - Kithuthu

We're welcoming back Uganda to the fold; with another new addition from our long-time friends and suppliers at Agri Evolve. This is a pretty special addition for us, as we are one of only three roasters in the UK to be able to give this speciality coffee a home. 

Kithuthu is a small community in the Rwenzori Foothills, with most farmers in this community only owning 1-2 acres of land at most, and bringing their crop together once at the Nyabirongo washing station. At Kithuthu, generally all cherries are picked once ripe daily in the harvest season, all being quality assessed before transport. 

However, for this selection, a special fermentation process is used, where-in selected overripe cherries are piled deeply on raised drying tables to enhance the fermentation process.

On our cupping table, we've derived notes of red berry and maple syrup, giving off a very sweet and sticky flavour, rounded off with subtle elderflower - quite a special offering this time! Perfect for Chemex or any filter brewing method. 

 

Process: Natural

Location: Kasese District, Rwenzori Mountains 

Altitude: 1600 - 1800 MASL

Flavour Notes: Red Berry, Maple Syrup and Elderflower

Roast Level: Medium

Varietal: SL14 / SL28

 

Agri Evolve is a social enterprise managed in the UK by Jonny, Beth and Martin Rowland (Martin is located less than 10 miles away from our roastery!). The aim of the project is educate farmers and new generation farmers, managing a green sustainable social project. You can read more about the work done at Agri Evolve and ACE 2030 here. 

For every kilogram of Kithuthu we buy, 40p is donated automatically to local communities in the Rwenzori Mountains for their community fund to help with living standards and essential purchases.