Agri Evolve has been bringing coffee from the Rwenzori region of Uganda to the UK since 2018. During this time we have worked with the farmers to improve their production of speciality arabica coffee which is now regarded as some of the best in the whole of East Africa. The coffee both Natural and Washed is typically very clean, well balanced with a good body and fruity notes. In 2022 we built our own factory at our base at Nyabirongo. With both wet mill and dry mill facilities, we can control the production process from when the freshly harvested coffee arrives from the farmers to when the finished coffee is graded, packed and dispatched to worldwide markets.
Our Speciality Coffee
Offer List
| Name | Packging | Harvest | Process | Profile | Price Band A | Price Band B | Price Band C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katanda Click for more information | 60 Kg Grainpro lined jute sacks | April 2022 | Washed | Bright and Fresh, well balanced acidity and a silky body. Notes of sweet fudge and honey | 1 - 3 bags £6.90 | 4 bags+ £6.70 | 10 bags + £6.50 |
| Nyabirongo Click for more information | 60 Kg Grainpro lined jute sacks | April 2022 | Natural | Clean sweet and well balanced, smooth well-rounded mouthfeel, honey sweetness with a touch of cocoa | 1 - 3 bags £7.80 | 4 bags + £7.60 | 10 bags + £7.40 |
| Kalingwe Click for more information | 60 Kg Grainpro lined jute sacks | April 2022 | Natural | Good acidity and full bodied giving a well balanced cup, notes of sweet ripe red berries | 1 - 3 bags £7.80 | 4 bags + £7.60 | 10 bags + £7.40 |
| Kiraro Click for more information | 60 Kg Grainpro lined jute sacks | April 2022 | Natural | Good balanced cup with a textured mouthfeel, sweet and fruity with a dark chocolate finish | 1 - 3 bags £7.80 | 4 bags + £7.60 | 10 bags + £7.40 |
| Ibanda Click for more information | 30 kg grainpro lined sacks | October 2021 | Natural | Red fruit acidity and sweetness, long sweet finish with good body and balance | 1-5 sacks £7.30 Per kg | 6 sacks + £7.00 Per kg | 20 sacks + £6.70 Per kg |
| Mahango Click for more information | 30 kg grainpro lined sacks | October 2021 | Natural | Very clean, well balanced. Tropical fruit with blueberry, cherry and vanilla sweetness | 1-5 sacks £7.30 Per kg | 6 sacks + £7.00 Per kg | 20 sacks + £6.70 Per kg |
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A Perfect Location
Arabica Coffee has been grown in the Rwenzori region of Uganda for as long as anyone can remember, and the conditions of high rainfall, altitude from 1300 to over 2000 masl, and rich volcanic soils are perfect for the production of top quality speciality arabica coffee. Practically all coffee is grown by smallholder farmers. The typical size of plot is between 1 and 2 acres. The main varietals are SL28 and SL14, but with a range of other older varietals which contribute to the rich complexity of the coffee produced.
In the past, coffee from this area has not had a good reputation. Poor harvesting and processing and long delays in processing and shipping resulted in an inconsistent, unreliable and low grade product.
Agri Evolve is committed to turning that around, and since 2016 we have seen a significant improvement. Motivating the farmers to harvest only red cherries by paying top price for the very best cherries is where it starts, and then careful processing and adhering to the highest standards, together with training and support for the farmers results in a high quality product. Rwenzori coffee is typically bright, fruity, clean and complex which regularly scores 85 and above. We select the very best from each harvest to bring to the UK. Rwenzori coffee is traditionally processed as a Natural but we are also developing and encouraging the production of a high quality Fully Washed coffee.
We also produce some lower quality coffees scoring in the 80 to 82 range which are perfect for all blends and contribute a good body, bright acidity and fruitiness.
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