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Uganda Mt Elgon Mother's Microlot
Classic Profile | Medium roast
Tasting Notes: Cacao Nibs, Brown Sugar, Star Anise
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Whole Bean
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Ground
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IT ALL STARTS AT THE COFFEE FARM
Introducing **The Mothers' Microlot** by Mountain Harvest, a tribute to the women driving the future of Ugandan coffee. Grown on Mount Elgon and crafted through a pioneering gender inclusion strategy, this microlot reflects not just exceptional quality but also the transformative impact of empowering women in coffee communities.
TRACEABILITY
PRODUCER
200 smallholder producers
MILL / WASHING STATION
Chesiyo
PROCESSING
Washed
ALTITUDE
1900 - 2000 Meters
DID YOU KNOW
Uganda is the birthplace of Robusta coffee, one of the two main coffee species, and is also a rising star in Arabica production. Grown on the fertile slopes of Mount Elgon, Ugandan Arabica coffees are celebrated for their vibrant acidity, rich sweetness, and unique flavor profiles influenced by the country's diverse microclimates.
PRICE TRANSPARENCY
$3.11
Price paid by Driftaway
$4.10
Free on Board price
Not available
Farm Gate price
$2.35
Fair Trade price per pound
$2.15
Coffee C-Market price per pound
$0.05
Driftaway's World Coffee Research contribution per pound
WHY DID WE SELECT THIS COFFEE?
We selected **The Mothers' Microlot** by Mountain Harvest because it embodies both exceptional quality and a commitment to meaningful change within the Ugandan coffee supply chain. Its story of empowering women through leadership, training, and financial access aligns with our values of sustainability and community impact.
AVERAGE CUPPING SCORE
86
/100
86
SCAA Cupping Score
15 x 60 kg
Bags purchased
2 years
Length of producer relationship
100% (in 2023)
Transparent coffees purchased
HOW DID WE ROAST THIS COFFEE?
This coffee is being roasted by Ian T. from Dec 1st to Dec 26th in Brooklyn. We use the Loring Kestrel roaster for this profile. We have strict guidelines for each of the coffee profiles, and this roast has to pass the development time ratio test as measured in real-time by the roasting software, Cropster. Once it does, it is approved for production.
QUALITY CONTROL
We perform Quality Control via a process of coffee tasting called cupping on all of our production roasts once a week at our roastery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Each cupping is conducted by Ian T., Anu M., Suyog M., and James M. using standard equipment, and is logged by our Q-certified cupper Ian T. All coffees are evaluated on a scoring scale of 0 to 3.
- 3.0 = exceptional roast - exceeds expectations
- 2.5 = on par with profile - matches expectations
- 2.0 = good roast, but 1 or 2 elements could be improved - needs improvement
- 1.5 or lower = failed - do not ship
PRODUCTION AND SHIPPING
Less than 24 hours after roasting, we bag your coffee in our production facility in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Our production team is led by Anthony and Torie, and supported by a rotating cast of local artists, musicians and independent professionals.
AT YOUR HOME
Brew this coffee with your favorite home brewer and enjoy the taste of incredible coffee! Here are a few tips on how to make the best coffee on each brewer.
View other posts about how to make better coffee at home on our blog Coffeecademy.
