Jinja (Uganda) Medium-Dark Roast

Where this coffee comes from? 

The Bukonzo Farmers Group draws its members from the Bakonzo tribe, who cultivate small plots averaging around two hectares. Nearly all the work is done by hand. Through a cooperative model known as share farming, growers jointly process and market their coffee—an approach that has raised both processing standards and overall quality.

The Rwenzori Mountains, often called the Mountains of the Moon, run 120 kilometers along Uganda's western border with the Democratic Republic of Congo. Snowcapped peaks and glaciers feed numerous rivers, while high altitude, rich soils, and abundant rainfall create ideal conditions for Arabica coffee. Farmers grow their coffee beneath the shade of banana trees and supplement their income with cassava, maize, beans, and groundnuts for local markets.

Our Jinja roast provides a consistent balanced cup with a medium body and acidity, that is full of long-lasting flavor. You'll want to savor Jinja's complex notes from the first sip. 

This roast is named for the town of Jinja, in Uganda on the northern shores of Lake Victoria. Jinja is the source of the Nile River, which is the longest river in the world, at 4132 miles long. 

Flavor notes: White grapes, berry, dark chocolate

Altitude: 2100 meters / 6890 feet

Variety: SL14, SL28

Process: Natural

Customer comments:

"Made my Jinja in the French Press this morning. I will never use milk in coffee again. WOW." - Mike P. (Phoenix, AZ)

ABOUT JINJA, UGANDA

Although Uganda is a land-locked country in Central-Eastern Africa, the town of Jinja has plenty of water both from Lake Victoria and the Nile River. Jinja is commonly known as the "Source of the Nile." With the abundance of water, Jinja has become known as an adventure watersport hotspot. 

Some interesting facts about the Nile itself is that it starts in Uganda (which lies in East-Central Africa) and actually flows north until it empties into the Mediterranean Sea via the northern part of Egypt. The Nile is only one of two major rivers in the world that flow in a northern direction.