Uganda Nafuna

Roaster’s Note:
"I've known Dana for more than ten years, and when she moved to Uganda, I knew she had what it takes to elevate the local coffee production to an exceptional level. This coffee is proof of just how clean and sweet a beautifully washed coffee from the slopes of Mount Elgon can be. In a way, it's a Czech–Ugandan coffee. :-)"

Processing Station: The Coffee Garden

Country: Uganda

Region: Bukyabo, Mt. Elgon

Variety: Nyasaland, SL14, SL28

Processing: Washed

Altitude: 1,800–2,000 m.a.s.l.

Harvest: Spring 2026

Cup Profile: Apricot, pecans, thyme

Recommended Brewing: Ideal for filter coffee

The Nafuna lot showcases the very best of eastern Uganda and the majestic extinct volcano, Mount Elgon. It is produced as part of The Coffee Gardens project, which focuses on exceptional specialty coffee while maintaining complete transparency, fairness, and environmental responsibility. Coffee trees grow on steep volcanic slopes at elevations of approximately 1,800–2,200 metres above sea level, shaded by banana trees and native rainforest species.

A Project That Transforms Communities

The Coffee Gardens is redefining the coffee trade in the region. It works directly with hundreds of small family farms from surrounding villages, building long-term partnerships rather than simply purchasing coffee. Farmers receive comprehensive training in sustainable agricultural practices, soil conservation, and environmentally responsible coffee cultivation.

The project was founded and is led by Czech native Dana Siedem and her husband, Shake. Dana has spent many years working in coffee, including time in Ethiopia, and now applies her knowledge and experience in Uganda. Together, they demonstrate that genuine commitment can significantly improve both coffee quality and the quality of life for the farming families behind it.

Meticulous Processing

The Nafuna lot is a perfect example of what coffee can become when every step of processing is carried out with exceptional care.

• Selective Harvesting: Only perfectly ripe, deep-red cherries are accepted during harvest.
• Sorting and Selection: Upon arrival at the processing station, the cherries undergo flotation sorting, where underripe and defective cherries float to the surface and are removed. This is followed by another rigorous hand-sorting process.
• Precise Processing: Depending on the processing method—most commonly an expertly executed washed process—the cherries are carefully depulped and fermented in clean tanks to remove the remaining fruit mucilage.
• Slow Drying: The beans are dried on raised African beds, where they are turned continuously. During the hottest part of the day and overnight, the beds are covered with protective mesh to ensure slow, even drying, preserving stability and clarity in the cup.

The result of this extraordinary level of care is a crystal-clear, vibrant coffee that proudly showcases the exceptional potential of Ugandan specialty coffee.