• Colipse Uganda whole bean coffee, featuring fruity brightness and rich depth.
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Uganda Coffee

Uganda Coffee

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Size 12 oz

Buy Colipse Uganda coffee for a truly special coffee experience. This single-origin Arabica comes from the Bugisu region of Uganda, near Mt. Elgon and Sipi Falls. These shade-grown, hand-picked beans offer dark fruit notes like berry or plum, along with molasses, coconut, malt, and peanut brittle, all finishing with an earthy depth. This medium-dark roast has a full, rich body and lower acidity than many African coffees. Our Ugandan coffee is organic and Rainforest Alliance certified. Enjoy it in a French press, espresso machine, Moka pot, cold brew, or even a drip coffee maker. Order Ugandan coffee today and receive free shipping.

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  • COFFEE PROFILE

    ROAST LEVEL: Medium-Dark

    BODY: Light

    ACIDITY: Mild

    FLAVOR NOTES: Tangerine Zest, Cocoa Nib, Brown Sugar

  • COFFEE QUALITY

    BEAN TYPE: 100% Arabica

    VARIETALS: Blue Mountain, Bourbon, SL28

    GRADE: Organic, Rain Forest Alliance

    ALTITUDE: 1,500-2,500 meters above sea level

  • COFFEE ORIGIN

    PRODUCER: Bugisu Cooperative Union (BCU)

    REGION: Kapchorwa District

    PROCESS: Washed, Sun Dried

    HARVEST MONTHS: October– February
arabica coffee beans in Uganda

Why Buy Uganda Coffee?

There are many reasons to buy Ugandan coffee from Colipse. This medium-dark roast coffee is organic, shade-grown, and intercropped with bananas. We roast beans in small batches after you place an order, so you always get the most vibrant and flavorful coffee. Each 12-ounce bag is vacuum-sealed for peak freshness, making it a significantly better quality than the regular African coffees you find in stores. It is a great choice for those who prefer a smoother, low-acid coffee. The coffee delivers a distinctly earthy taste, a departure from the brighter, fruitier notes often found in Kenyan or Ethiopian coffees.

espresso made from Ugandan coffee beans

Order Ugandan Coffee Beans

For the freshest and most flavorful cup, choose whole bean Ugandan coffee. Grinding the beans right before you brew unlocks all the rich, earthy aromas and tastes. Plus, you can grind them to the exact size needed for your espresso machine, bean-to-cup brewer, or home grinder. Whole beans also stay fresh much longer than ground coffee, so you can enjoy that great Ugandan flavor every time. Order your whole bean Ugandan coffee today!

coffee drink made from Ugandan ground coffee

Order Ugandan Coffee Grounds

For easy brewing, choose our Ugandan ground coffee. We offer two grinds: coarse, which is perfect for French presses, and medium, often called drip grind, which works great in most standard coffee makers. This is a super handy option when you want delicious Ugandan coffee without needing a grinder. Get your Ugandan ground coffee today!

Questions About Uganda Coffee

What to know about Colipse Uganda Sipi Falls coffee?

Customers should know several aspects of Colipse Uganda Sipi Falls coffee to decide if it's right for them. Colipse Uganda Sipi Falls coffee is a medium-dark "Full City" roast from Uganda’s Kapchorwa District. It excels with French press, espresso, and cold brew methods. This specialty coffee is roasted to order and packaged in 12oz bags with a degassing vent, barrier film lining, and a gusseted bottom to ensure freshness.

What bean varieties are in Colipse Uganda Sipi Falls?

The coffee bean varieties in Colipse Uganda Sipi Falls are Blue Mountain, Bourbon, and SL28.

What certifications does Colipse Uganda Sipi Falls have?

Colipse Uganda Sipi Falls coffee beans are certified Organic, UTZ, JAS, and Rainforest Alliance. The Sipi Falls Organic Coffee Project was initiated in 1999 in Uganda’s Kapchorwa district by Kawacom, starting with 5,000 smallholder farmers and expanding to over 10,000 farmers. The project has received certifications like Organic, UTZ, JAS, and Rainforest Alliance, reflecting its commitment to quality and sustainable practices. Kawacom distributes approximately 200,000 coffee seedlings annually to its partner farmers to encourage renovation activities.

How is Colipse's Uganda Sipi Falls coffee harvested?

Colipse's Uganda Sipi Falls coffee beans are hand-picked, washed, and sun-dried (sometimes mechanically).

How is Colipse's Uganda Sipi Falls coffee packaged?

Colipse's Uganda Sipi Falls Coffee is packaged in bags with a CO2 release valve, made from multi-layer protective film with an expandable base. This packaging ensures freshness by protecting the coffee from light, moisture, and oxygen. Orders are shipped in recyclable mailers and boxes via USPS, UPS, or FedEx, and typically arrive within 3-5 business days after roasting and packing.

What color are Colipse's Uganda Sipi Falls coffee beans?

Colipse's Uganda Sipi Falls coffee beans are a rich, medium-dark brown color, characteristic of a Full City roast.

What brewing methods are most suitable for Colipse's Uganda Sipi Falls coffee?

The brewing methods that are most suitable for Colipse's Uganda Sipi Falls coffee are French press, espresso, Moka pot, Turkish coffee, and cold brew. Uganda Sipi Falls coffee is roasted to a medium-dark level, about three or four minutes before the second crack. This means that brewing with cold immersion or high pressure methods will fully extract the coffee oils and flavors, resulting in a rich, full-bodied cup. The Uganda Sipi Falls medium-dark roast helps to balance the acidity and sweetness in espresso coffee makers, Coffee plungers, Moka Pots, or cold brew makers, bringing the best of both worlds to your cup. Although there are many coffee beans for popular brewing methods that may be considered objectively suitable, it is important that people also choose the coffee beans that they enjoy the taste of, and highlight their personal preferences.

What is the net weight of Colipse's Uganda Sipi Falls coffee?

The net weight of Colipse's Uganda Sipi Falls coffee beans and grounds is 12 oz (340 grams). A 12 oz bag yields approximately 24-26 cups of coffee depending on brewing strength and method.

When is Colipse's Uganda Sipi Falls coffee roasted?

Colipses' Uganda Sipi Falls coffee beans and grounds are roasted in small batches only after you place your order, guaranteeing peak freshness and flavor in every cup. We roast them from Monday through Friday (and sometimes Saturdays) using commercial drum roasters for a balanced, nuanced taste. We fulfill orders daily and ship domestically via trusted business carriers.

What is the recommended shelf life for Colipse's Uganda Sipi Falls coffee?

Colipse’s Uganda Sipi Falls coffee beans reach peak flavor within 1 month after opening if stored in an airtight container, while coffee grounds are best within 1-2 weeks. After these periods, the coffee remains safe but loses freshness and optimal flavor.

What is the shipping fee for Colipse's Uganda Sipi Falls coffee?

We offer free shipping on all orders of our single-origin Uganda Sipi Falls coffee, available in whole bean or ground form. Our coffee is packed in freshness-preserving bags and shipped in recyclable packaging via USPS, UPS, or FedEx, typically arriving within 3-5 business days.