(New) Uganda - Kigezi Valley
Microlots of coffee beans from Uganda Kigezi Highlands provide a unique flavor to experience. Straight from the breathtaking “Switzerland of Africa” in Southwestern Uganda, this naturally processed coffee is something special. Every cup tells a bigger story. Not just of beautiful mountains and volcanic soil… but of hardworking families, community, and hope.
Grown by over 300 smallholder farmers in the Kigezi Highlands and carefully processed for exceptional quality, this coffee delivers rich notes of cooked cranberry, bright fresh citrus, wine-like acidity, and an incredibly smooth finish. Today Uganda is redefining what the region of the “Gorilla Highlands” can stand for. Beyond tourism and familiar tropes, it represents a new story, one of Ugandan coffee—one where local teams lead with integrity, communities thrive through partnership, and quality becomes a symbol of progress. Amidst this landscape these farmers with the Mountain Harvest network are redefining how the world experiences Ugandan coffee. Grab a bag and taste one of Uganda’s hidden gems today,
Region: Kigezi Valley, Western Region, Uganda
Altitude: 2000–2200 MASL
Process: Natural processed, dried whole
Cupping notes: Lots of cooked cranberry and fresh citrus flavors with a winey acidity and Crème brûlée rounding it out.