{"product_id":"uganda","title":"Uganda Coffee | Single-Origin African Coffee Beans – Wags \u0026 Whiskers Coffee Co.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGrown in the Shadow of Sipi Falls.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the western slopes of Mount Elgon, one of Africa's great ancient volcanoes, a series of three spectacular waterfalls cascade down the mountain's face into the valley below. This is Sipi Falls — one of Uganda's most breathtaking natural landmarks, and the heart of one of Africa's most extraordinary coffee-growing regions. The same volcanic soils enriched by millennia of eruptions, the same mountain mists that drift through the coffee trees at dawn, the same altitude — up to 2,500 meters, among the highest in your entire collection — that slows cherry development to a crawl and concentrates flavor to an intensity that lower-grown coffees simply cannot match.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFloral. Chocolate. Dark Fruits. This is Uganda at its most magnificent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree Elite Bourbon Varieties — 100% Single-Origin Arabica:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSL14 (Scott Laboratories 14)\u003c\/strong\u003e — a drought-tolerant Bourbon selection developed by Scott Laboratories in Kenya and adopted across East Africa for its exceptional cup quality; in Uganda's extreme high-altitude volcanic terroir, SL14 develops a rich, complex body with deep fruit character and the natural sweetness that defines great East African Arabica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSL28 (Scott Laboratories 28)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the crown jewel of East African coffee varieties and one of the most celebrated Arabica cultivars in the world; renowned for its extraordinary cup quality, blackcurrant and dark fruit complexity, and wine-like depth that makes it the benchmark variety for specialty roasters globally. At Sipi's extreme altitudes, SL28 reaches its full potential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Mountain\u003c\/strong\u003e — a prestigious Typica selection originally from Jamaica's Blue Mountains, introduced to Uganda and thriving in the cool, misty highland climate of Mount Elgon; prized for its clean, balanced sweetness, mild acidity, and the refined, elegant body that adds sophistication and smoothness to the blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Washed Processing\u003c\/strong\u003e — coffee cherries are pulped, fermented to remove the mucilage, and washed clean in fresh water — a meticulous process that produces the crystal-clear clarity, vibrant floral notes, and clean fruit expression that allows these three exceptional varieties to express themselves fully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun Dried\u003c\/strong\u003e — after washing, beans are dried slowly under the open highland sky on raised beds, allowing the mountain air and equatorial sun to bring the beans to perfect moisture content while preserving their delicate floral and dark fruit complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigin Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌍 \u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sipi, Kapchorwa District, Uganda — on the western slopes of Mount Elgon in eastern Uganda, the Sipi area is named for the spectacular Sipi Falls that cascade through the coffee-growing landscape. The combination of volcanic soils, extreme altitude, equatorial climate, and mountain mist creates one of the most distinctive and prized coffee terroirs in all of Africa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⛰️ \u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,500–2,500 meters above sea level — one of the highest altitude ranges in this entire collection, and among the highest coffee-growing elevations in Africa. At 2,500 meters, cherry development is extraordinarily slow, concentrating natural sugars, aromatic compounds, and flavor complexity to a degree that lower-grown coffees simply cannot achieve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪨 \u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Volcanic — the ancient volcanic soils of Mount Elgon are rich in minerals, organic matter, and natural nutrients deposited over millions of years of volcanic activity, contributing directly to the coffee's full body, natural sweetness, and extraordinary flavor complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Washed \u0026amp; Sun Dried — the gold standard for clarity, clean fruit expression, and vibrant floral character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong\u003eFloral Complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e — jasmine, bergamot, and delicate highland florals; the SL28 and Blue Mountain varieties expressing their most elegant character at extreme altitude\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍫 \u003cstrong\u003eRich Chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep, smooth, and satisfying; the volcanic terroir and slow cherry development producing a chocolate note of genuine depth and complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍒 \u003cstrong\u003eDark Fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e — blackcurrant, dark cherry, and plum; the SL28 signature in full expression, adding a wine-like richness that makes this coffee genuinely extraordinary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌊 \u003cstrong\u003eLight Body, Mild Acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e — clean and refined, with a gentle brightness that keeps the cup lively without overpowering the floral and fruit complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eLong, Complex Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e — the florals and dark fruits lingering beautifully, evolving and deepening as the cup cools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRoast \u0026amp; Brew\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pour-over, Chemex, and AeroPress — brewing methods that highlight the floral complexity and clean fruit character; also exceptional as a cold brew where the dark fruit and chocolate notes become deeply concentrated and the florals add an almost wine-like elegance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like all high-altitude East African coffees, Uganda reveals its most complex floral and fruit notes as the cup cools — brew at 195°F and let it rest for a minute before drinking to experience the full Sipi Falls experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable in Whole Bean, Coarse, Standard, and Espresso Grind — in 12oz, 1 LB, 2 LB, and 5 LB sizes. 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