Uganda Mahango

Country:  Uganda
Region:  Mahnago, Rwenzoris
Washing station:  Agri Evolve, Rwenzori
Varietal(s):  A mix of SL14 & SL28
Process:  Natural, hand-picked, sun-dried.
Altitude:  1800-2000 M (ASL)
Owner:  Various small producers in region

Tasting profile:  Very clean, well balanced. Juicy pineapple with honey sweetness.
Best suited to:  Cold brew

Mahango is at 1800 meters ASL in the foothills of the Rwenzoris, with many farmers living and growing coffee well above this height.

Our partners at Agri Evolve established a buying centre here for the local farmers. Farmers typically have between 1-2 acres of land and coffee is their main cash crop.

Ripe, red coffee cherries are harvested daily during the harvest season and taken to the buying centre. The cherries are weighed, assessed for quality and the farmers are paid in cash. From here trucks carry the cherries to the Agri Evolve Coffee Station. The cherries are floated and graded before being sun-dried. The local teams turn the cherries several times each day to ensure even drying whilst allowing the cherries to mature and develop their full rich flavours.