Bright and sweet. White nectarines with the freshness of kumquats, lingering honeycomb sweetness 

Origin: Uganda
Region: Mitandi, Kibaati - Rwenzori Mountains, Western Uganda
Producer: 7 Farmers from the Tuganzangane group
Elevation: 1700 - 1900 masl
Variety: SL28
Process: Washed

Roasted for: Filter

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Tuganzangane is the smallest farmer conglomerate of the Empaako Collective only containing 7 growers, a decision deliberately taken by Mwesige David, Chairman of the village. David is one of the few farmers in Empaako with a background in agronomy and basic English skills to help local producers. His farm in the region of Mitandi/Kibaati is close by to the head of Empaako, Eli’s plot.

The newly founded Tuganzangane group is helping the local producers avoid selling their coffee via what the locals refer to as “crop-hiring”. Where local intermediaries with better financial situations secure the crop pre harvest at a massively reduced rate. Leaving farmers with little profit to gain and even less incentive to improve the quality of their coffees. Empaako is doing their best to bring about change, giving producers in the area better rates and conditions.

Through the help of Empaako and their importer Semilla the members of Tuganzangane have access to a loan program pre harvest, receiving advances that they can pay off once their crop has been picked. Under the old system producers would pick trees as soon as possible but now with better financial security they're letting the cherries fully mature. The improved rates only incentivizing better growing practices, truly shining through with this SL28.