Uganda green coffee photograph

06 / Screen-selected coffee

Uganda

Why this originA stated screen size, with species, region and preparation made clear in the quotation.

UgandaSpecies confirmed on the lot

Uganda grows a vivid washed Arabica in the highlands and a substantial Robusta at lower elevations. MRGT offers a Screen 18 selection. Species is not stated for the origin and is confirmed on the lot.

At a glance

Species
Confirmed on the lot. Uganda is known for both Arabica and Robusta.
Region
Arabica is associated with Mount Elgon, the Rwenzori and West Nile. Robusta is widely grown around the Lake Victoria basin.
Altitude
Arabica is typically grown at 1,500–2,300 m. Robusta is typically grown at 1,000–1,500 m.
Harvest
Highland Arabica is often picked from October to February. Robusta is gathered over a longer season.
Varieties
SL14, SL28 and Nyasaland are known among Ugandan Arabica. Robusta is the country’s other main crop.
Process
Washed Arabica is common in the highlands. The preparation of this Screen 18 lot is confirmed in your quotation.
Grades
Screen 18

Typical cup profile

A picture of how this origin usually tastes. It is not a score for the current lot.

  • Citrus
  • Red fruit
  • Cocoa
  • Cane sugar

Acidity4

Body3

Sweetness4

Aftertaste4

Typical intensity, 1 to 5

The bars follow highland washed Arabica. Ugandan Robusta is lower in acidity and heavier in body. Species for this lot is confirmed with MRGT.

Grades from MRGT

Screen 18

Ugandan green coffee offered to a Screen 18 specification. Ask for species, growing region, process, crop and preparation details.

Region, altitude, harvest, varieties and the cup profile describe the origin’s typical character. They are not a description of the current lot. Availability, species, preparation, crop and shipment terms are confirmed in your quotation.

Every quotation starts with the current lot. Availability, species, preparation, crop and shipment terms are confirmed in your quotation. Product photos are illustrative; ask for current lot images and documents.