Altitude of cultivation: 900 to 2300 m
Regions: Lake Victoria, Rwenzori Mountains
Variety: Cafea Canephora (Robusta) around Masaka, Luwero, Kiboga and Mukono (central region), SL14 Arabica
Roasting: Medium - dark roast
Preparation: Sun-dried
Taste: Fruity note, generous spiciness
The country is the second largest Robusta producer in the world. Only 20% of Uganda's coffee plants are Arabica beans. After Ethiopia, Uganda is Africa's second largest coffee exporter as well as the second largest producer of Robusta beans.
Robusta grows here at altitudes of 900 to 1,500 meters, while Arabica grows at altitudes of 1,300 to 2,300 meters. Arabica grows in the mountainous areas on the border with Congo (Rwenzori Mountains - Mountains of the Moon) and on the border with Kenya on Mount Elgon, an extinct volcano. The tropical climate is tempered by the country's high altitudes, making it ideal for the cultivation of both species. In addition, high rainfall and the relatively low incidence of pests ensure high-yield coffee production. Thanks to technical innovations in production and processing, the quality of Ugandan products is also steadily increasing.