Salford - Bukonzo Dream Uganda (Omni) [shipping from the 16th]

Origin

Uganda

Variety

sca 87, bourbon

Processing

Natural

Altitude

1700-1900 MASL

Roast Profile

Omni-Roast

Taste Notes

Notes of Strawberries, passion fruit and peach

Coffee Facts

Working with James from Omwani Coffee Co., we have been able to grab another couple hundered kilos of this wonderful coffee. A Microlot coffee from the Kalingwe region in the Rewezori mountains in Uganda, processed naturally (we also have a washed version now too, ‘Midnight Flyer’ for those of you who want to compare). The name ‘Bukonzo Dream’ originates from the Bukonzo tribes-people of Uganda. They are friendly and welcoming people who dream of being able to provide better opportunities for each generation. The farmers (led by Mbusa Julius) have a strong entrepreneurial spirit and given the opportunity of producing a harvest which will give them a greater yield and ultimately a better return, they are willing to go extra lengths to ensure a fantastic crop.

Still exclusive to SR in the region, we’ve had this coffee for almost two years now, and it is still the most interesting coffee we’ve cupped in a long time! From a technical stand-point too, it is close to being the perfect coffee. The new 2022 harvest is finally in, and as ever we have applied our medium-light profile to this lovely naturally processed coffee. Uganda is no longer the ‘poorer coffee neighbour’ of Keyna, as the country seeks to expand its forays into the speciality market. Think strawberries and tonnes of tropical fruits.. a strong bodied coffee with a boozy feel to the cup. 

By collecting the cherry rather than as processed green bean, the value added to their coffee is huge, and it shows! It also adds incentive to the farmers when picking and selecting ripe coffees as they can achieve higher prices – an important part of the Salford Roasters story.