This Uganda from BirdSong Coffee captivates with its full, juicy, and naturally balanced expression. The flavor features clear notes of orange peel, complemented by the firm texture of walnuts and a calm, pleasant chocolate aftertaste. The overall character is clear and fresh at the same time, making it easy to drink, yet interesting and well-structured for anyone looking for a filtered coffee with natural sweetness and depth.
The coffee comes from the Mt. Elgon region in the eastern part of the country, where the higher altitude and stable climate create solid conditions for Arabica. The lot is named after the village of Zebigi, which lies on the top of a table mountain above the processing station. A total of 307 small farmers were involved in the production of this coffee, each contributing an average of approximately 165 kg of freshly harvested cherries to this micro-lot. The altitude at which the coffee grows is 1,800–2, 200 m above sea level.
Processing is carried out using the dry fermentationmethod – after harvesting, the cherries are stripped of their pulp and then undergo 40 hours of dry fermentation, which is completed by thorough washing in cold mountain spring water. The coffee is then dried on African drying beds in solar dryers, which helps to achieve a fuller flavor than regular washed coffees from this region. The Nyasaland, SL14, and SL28 varieties, characteristic of Uganda, together with the dry fermentation process, create an exceptional, delicate, and sweet flavor profile that you won't find anywhere else.