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Sironko Ugandan Specialty Coffee
Recommended: Espresso
Origin: Uganda
Varieties: SL28 & SL34
Process: Washed
Producer: Sironko
Tasting Notes: Red apple, strawberry, chocolate
Sironko, UGANDA
Sironko Ugandan Specialty Coffee
Recommended: Espresso
Origin: Uganda
Varieties: SL28 & SL34
Process: Washed
Producer: Sironko
Tasting Notes: Red apple, strawberry, chocolate
SPECIALTY COFFEE from UGANDA Sironko
The story goes that during a famine centuries ago, tribes migrated eastward and stumbled upon a river that proved to be their salvation. They named it "Sironko," meaning "comfort" and "peace" in the Lumasaba language, spoken by the ethnic locals on the slopes of Mount Elgon. The washing plant is located in Budadiri sub-county, near the famous river, and processes coffee cherries from the surrounding communities, which still rely on this abundant water source for their livelihood.
The partner farmers receive training in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) to help them improve quality, productivity, and yield, as well as access to agricultural inputs and seedlings. They also operate empowerment programs for women and youth; conduct workshops addressing attitudes toward resource ownership, acquisition, and family participation; and establish savings and loan groups for farmers to foster long-term economic stability in the community.
At 1250 meters above sea level, Sironko enjoys a prime location to receive farmers arriving from higher-altitude farms, up to 1850 meters, along the slopes of Mount Elgon. Mount Elgon is an extinct volcano on the border with Kenya and is considered the oldest volcano on the African continent. Its imposing base and gentle slopes support thousands of small farmers, and Arabica coffee is cultivated in a wide band around the mountain, between 1200 and 2200 meters above sea level. The volcanic soils, abundant rainfall, high altitude, and radiant sunshine contribute to the region's excellent terroir and exceptional cup quality.
The cherries, hand-selected and carefully chosen, arrive at the washing plant where they undergo quality and weight testing. Automatic flotation separates the cherries by density into three quality grades, with the densest cherries representing the highest quality. The selected coffee beans are mechanically pulped and demucilaged using an eco-friendly pulper. Farmers are trained to break down the discarded pulp and use it as compost, while wastewater is treated on-site and used for other crops and demonstration farms in the area. The wet parchment is then mechanically dried. Several drying chambers and carefully regulated temperatures help maintain coffee quality throughout the process. The first chamber involves water drainage (skin drying) and lasts approximately 7 hours. This helps eliminate any risk of quality deterioration associated with traditional fermentation and sun drying. It takes between 21 and 48 hours to dry the wet parchment to the recommended moisture level of 12%.
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Data sheet
- Country of Origin
- Uganda
- Roasted for
- Espresso
- Tasting notes
- Fresa
Manzana roja
Milk chocolate - Processing
- Lavado
- Variety
- SL28
SL34
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