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Types of Uganda Coffee Beans and How Are the Flavors of Uganda Coffee Sun-Drying Processing Method

Published: 2026-01-27 Author: FrontStreet Coffee
Last Updated: 2026/01/27, Professional coffee knowledge exchange For more coffee bean information Please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account cafe_style ) FrontStreet Coffee - Uganda Coffee Introduction Uganda is a landlocked country located at the source of the Nile River. It has a long history of coffee production like other East African countries, but due to wars caused by ethnic conflicts, coffee quality has always been unable to improve. It was not until 15 years ago during the war

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Uganda is a landlocked country located at the source of the Nile River, with a long history of coffee production similar to other East African countries. However, due to wars caused by ethnic conflicts, coffee quality was unable to improve. It wasn't until 15 years after the war ended that Uganda's coffee industry began to develop rapidly.

If Ethiopia is the birthplace of Arabica coffee beans, then Uganda is the homeland of Robusta. During colonial times, under British encouragement, Uganda began widespread cultivation of Robusta, a low-altitude species. Today, Uganda has become the world's second-largest Robusta exporter, with 85% of its coffee production being Robusta.

Uganda is one of the few countries in the world that can grow both Arabica and Robusta simultaneously, with suitable environmental conditions and climate for coffee growth. Uganda is situated at elevations between 900-2000 meters, with year-round temperatures maintained between 15°C-28°C. Robusta is typically priced according to sieve size, with coffee beans between sieve sizes 18-15 offering a unique flavor profile with crisp and aromatic characteristics. Arabica is divided by region - Bugisu, Drugar, and Gemuthindu - with slightly different coffee characteristics from each area, but all possessing moderate fruity acidity.

Robusta is native to Uganda, primarily consisting of two varieties: 'Nganda' and 'Erecta'.

The main Arabica varieties include SL-28, SL-14, Typica, and Kent.

Uganda coffee processing is mainly done through wet processing (washed) and dry processing (natural). Most Robusta coffee is processed using the natural method, with a small portion using wet processing. Generally, wet-processed coffee quality is higher than dry-processed coffee. Uganda has 537 dry processing plants and 22 wet processing plants.

The Rwenzori Mountains are a mountain range on the border between Uganda and Congo, stretching approximately 130 kilometers from north to south, with a maximum width of 50 kilometers, located between Lake Edward and Lake Albert. The peaks of the Rwenzori Mountains on the equator are snow-covered year-round, with their fantastic scenery often shrouded in thick mist.

The Maliba region is characterized by soft volcanic soil rich in minerals, surrounded by extensive forest vegetation and water sources. It is precisely this excellent and unique geographical environment that allows natural-processed beans to exhibit even stronger aromatic qualities. Frankly, this aroma seems to possess a magical quality - it's difficult to describe it as merely a comprehensive fruity fragrance, but rather an incredibly rich and intense sensation that is truly refreshing.

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