We are delighted to re-introduce Zinule – now with Bulambuli as part of the name to highlight the region and the washing station in Uganda where the coffee originates.
We recommend letting your coffee rest for 2-4 weeks after roasting. This is where the coffee will have the most flavour and aroma.
Ugandan Complexity
Coffee production in Uganda has seen an exciting development in recent years and continues to show potential. The coffees from the Bulambuli district in particular have shown quite interesting complexity.
This coffee is grown near the Kenyan border on Mt. Elgon. The terrain and climatic conditions are ideal for the production of specialty coffee. Most farmers participate in small farming communities with farms of less than 1 hectare each. Usually they work in groups with a locally appointed leader.
Bulambuli
We would like to highlight the washing station in Bulambuli. It is a fantastic example of how cooperation contributes to a lot of good in the local areas. At the laundry, they pulp, ferment and dry the coffees. This makes it easier for the many small farmers to unite their efforts. The coffee is grown in high areas, while the lower altitudes are used for drying purposes.
The drying areas hold the highly specialised professionals who focus on an optimal, controlled process.
Kenyan Specificities
Approx. 40% of Ugandan Arabica comes from Mt. Elgon. The area offers a combination of good soil, altitude, the SL14 and SL28 varieties and no history of robusta production. These circumstances may give you a better understanding of why these coffees are of high quality, despite the district's short history of specialty coffee production.
Our purchase
We have paid $7.03/kg for the coffee (FOB).
The market price at the time of the contract was $4.01/kg.
This means we have paid 75% above the market price for this specific coffee.
