Uganda Bugisu AA

Bugisu Washed Arabica is the most renowned of the Ugandan Arabicas. Grown in & around Mbale, they compare very favourably with other East African high grown coffees. The crop is grown on the slopes of Elgon mountain range in three distinct areas, namely the Mbale, Sironko & Kapchorwa Districts & is thus found at varying altitudes, ranging from 1300 metres in the South, climbing up to 2000 metres in the Central & Northern Districts. The Bugisu crop is intercropped alongside other crops on the ‘kabanjja’.

The population of the Mbale district is over 90% rural, with the community primarily supported by agriculture. Apart from coffee the region is also known for maize & vegetables, in fact it is common to come across a popped piece of corn in most roasts!