Uganda - Sironko

Origin: Uganda
Producer: Budadiri Washing Station
Process: Washed
Varietal(s): SL28, SL34

Tasting Notes: Pink Lady Apple, Kiwi, Lime

LIGHT AND SWEET.

There you go, that's our first Ugandan coffee summed up in two words. 

First sips give a bright, crisp hit of pink lady apple, instantly refreshing. This then gives way to a light kiwi sweetness that (for many) makes this a coffee that really doesn't need sugar. And to finish it all off you're left with a gentle lime acidity on the back of the tongue.

Totally refreshing as a filter or immersion brew, and a sweet treat on espresso.

I'm a really big fan of this one!

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

From Covoya:

"The story goes that during a famine centuries ago, the tribes moved east and stumbled across a river which proved their saviour. They named it ‘Sironko’, meaning 'solace' and 'peacefulness' in the Lumasaba language, spoken by the ethnic locals on the slopes of Mount Elgon. Our washing station is located in Budadiri subcounty near the famous river and processes coffee cherries from the surrounding communities, still sustained by this abundant water source.

We provide 'Good Agricultural Practices' (GAP) Training for partner farmers to help improve quality, productivity and yield, as well as agro inputs and seedlings. Our Sironko team also operate women and youth empowerment programs; running workshops addressing attitudinal change on resource ownership, acquisition and family participation, as well as creating farmer savings and loans groups to encourage long term economic stability in the community."