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    Uganda FW15+ Bukonzo FTO

    Lime, kiwi, intense chocolate
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    Bag Weight 60 KG BAG
    Harvest Season 2019/20
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    Lot Number P8000913-1
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    About This Coffee

    Bukonzo Organic Farmers Co-operative Union was started in 2009 to try and increase the prices gained by farmers for their coffee production. This region of SW Uganda has historically been made up of home processed and natural coffees of lower commercial qualities. Recognising the excellent growing conditions for arabica production, Bukonzo invested in 36 local micro washing stations designed to process high quality fully washed coffees, as well as securing organic certification for their farmers. This approach has allowed an increase in premiums reaching the farmers in what is one of the most impoverished parts of the country, creating a sustainable industry for which they can provide for their families. Bukonzo also place a large emphasis on environmental sustainability, using organic fertilisers from local livestock and intercropping with bananas, beans, fruit trees, coco-yams, vanilla, passionfruit, and mango trees.

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    Origin Uganda
    Subregion Rwenzori mountains
    Harvest Season 2019/20
    Producer Type Cooperative
    Co-Op Bukonzo Organic Farmers' Co-operative Union
    Processing Washed
    Plant Species Arabica
    Variety SL14, SL28
    Coffee Grade UGA CA FW SPL
    Screen Size 15 Up
    Soil Volcanic, sandy clay loam
    Bag Weight 60 KG BAG
    Bag Types Grain Pro / Ecotact

    The Region

    Situated at the feet of the Rwenzori mountains just north of Lake George, the region around Kasese has excellent conditions for speciality Arabica production with some of the highest altitude in Uganda, fertile soil and plentiful rainfall. However widespread poverty and a lack of infrastructure, as well as the political upheaval in Uganda over the past 40 years has meant this region has struggled to realise its full potential for speciality arabica production. Organisations such as Bukonzo Co-Operative are leading the way in realising this potential and returning it to its status as a respected speciality arabica producing region in Uganda.

    The Process

    Red ripe cherries are carefully selected and delivered to the washing station on the day of harvest then placed in a flotation tank to separate by density. The cherries which sink to the bottom (the highest quality) are separated for processing. After removing the outer pulp the coffee is fermented without water for around 24 hours, depending on climatic conditions. The coffee parchment is then washed in clean water channels. The wet parchment is dried in the sun on raised beds for 3 days, followed by shade drying until the coffee has reached a moisture content of 12%. They must be frequently turned to ensure consistent drying. The dried parchment is then devliered to the co-op’s central drymill and rested before being hulled, graded by bean size and bagged in Grainpro for export.

    • Subregion Rwenzori mountains
    • Producer Type Cooperative
    • Processing Washed
    • Bag Types Grain Pro / Ecotact
    • Plant Species Arabica
    • Variety SL14, SL28
    • Screen Size 15 Up
    • Co-Op Bukonzo Organic Farmers' Co-operative Union
    • Soil Volcanic, sandy clay loam
    • On Sale Yes
    • Top Lot No
    • Price Per Kg £4.95
    • Status Spot
    • Coffee Grade UGA CA FW SPL
    • CTRM Contract Number P8000913-1
    • Origin Uganda
    • Warehouse Vollers Group Uk