Uganda

Close to the eastern border between Uganda and Kenya, on the slopes of the mighty Mount Elgon, the Tangwen community grows outstanding Arabica coffee. Here, the cherries are hand picked when perfectly ripe and then left to air dry naturally on raised beds. This ever more responsible and knowledgeable approach is enhancing the purity of the coffee this land produces, transforming every bean into a shining example of excellence.

The community of Tangwen is made up of smallholder farmers, with deep ties to the land surrounding Mount Elgon. Here, traditional growing techniques are blended with more innovative methods to obtain the very best from every harvest. This is how sustainable practices are being developed which safeguard the land and enhance the quality of the lives of the families who live there.

Tangwen coffee: a heritage of excellence

Mount Elgon is the oldest extinct volcano in Africa. Majestic and silent, it has endowed the soils with a unique richness, creating ideal growing conditions for coffee cultivation.

On its slopes, the smallholder farmers of the Tangwen community work with ceaseless dedication. But their efforts go beyond just tending their crops: they conduct studies and research, and embrace the most innovative techniques to produce outstanding coffee whilst maintaining the utmost respect for their land.

Today, thanks to the rise of speciality coffees and those seeking a more meaningful tasting experience, Ugandan coffee is finally receiving the recognition it deserves. It’s a rediscovered prestige that pays homage to a tradition that has never disappeared.

Tasting this coffee is akin to embarking on a journey - one replete with subtle nuances, from fruit notes of raspberry and blueberry with an exotic touch of pineapple, through to an elegant hint of jasmine.

"Choosing a Ugandan coffee means supporting farming which is more conscious and respectful of the land. This speciality coffee represents the pinnacle of excellence and harmony that we seek for our Omkafè Selezione."