Dried date, fig paste, malt syrup
Overviews
The Muramba coffee comes from the rugged, high-altitude slopes of the Rwenzori Mountain range in western Uganda—spectacular peaks often poetically referred to as the “Mountains of the Moon.” This majestic region features mineral-rich soils, abundant rainfall, and a unique microclimate shaped by persistent cloud cover that moderates temperatures. These conditions force the coffee cherries to mature slowly and evenly, resulting in dense, high-grade specialty beans packed with deep-seated natural sugars and exceptional cup complexity.
Grown by dedicated smallholder farmers across the Muramba and Bugoye areas, this micro-lot highlights a diverse mix of traditional Bourbon varieties, Caturra types, and modern hybrids well-suited to the steep western terrain. Rather than being processed via the standard washed method typical of East African highlands, this coffee undergoes a meticulous black honey process. By leaving the sticky fruit mucilage entirely intact on the bean during a long, carefully managed drying phase, producers lock in intense sweetness and build a remarkably heavy, syrupy body that sets this unique Ugandan lot apart.
Technical information
- Origin: Kenya
- Region: Buguye, Kasese
- Altitude: 1500 – 1800 masl
- Cultivar: SL-14, SL-28, Catuaí, Costa Rica 95
- Process: Black honey (Honey)
- Producer: Local Farmers