ABSTRACT - IMBALU | UGANDA
A big, fruit-forward natural with rich sweetness - exactly the kind of character that makes this lot stand out.
A bold, sweet natural profile:
- Dark cherry
- Blackcurrant
- Toffee
A big, fruit-forward natural with rich sweetness - exactly the kind of character that makes this lot stand out.
Mount Elgon, Uganda · Natural
The Coffee Yard sits in the flatlands approaching the foothills of Mount Elgon, sourcing coffee from the districts of Sironko, Mbale, Bulambuli, and Kapchorwa. It's a huge centre for receiving and drying coffee, with a formidable reputation for high-quality naturals across a diverse range of cup profiles each one curated to a client's specific preferences.
Norman Mukuru established it drawing on nearly two decades in coffee, and has been producing naturals since 2018, constantly tweaking his processes to find exactly the profiles his clients are looking for.
Imbalu is a unique microlot inspired by the Mount Elgon tradition of Imbalu - a ceremonial rite of passage for the Bagisu people. Held in even years, Imbalu brings circumcision ceremonies, cultural dances, and feasts. As Norman tells it, the cherries were left unattended during the celebrations and began to ferment, leading to a dry process in place of the traditional washed and giving the coffee its distinctive sweetness.
Behind it stands Norman Mukuru, a coffee guru with decades of experience, working closely with The Coffee Gardens over recent years to raise the quality of coffees coming off Mount Elgon. That partnership, built on shared knowledge and trust - now brings his coffees to the UK and EU through Falcon Specialty, a relationship in its second year.
A bold, sweet natural profile:
- Dark cherry
- Blackcurrant
- Toffee
A big, fruit-forward natural with rich sweetness - exactly the kind of character that makes this lot stand out.
Mount Elgon, Uganda · Natural
The Coffee Yard sits in the flatlands approaching the foothills of Mount Elgon, sourcing coffee from the districts of Sironko, Mbale, Bulambuli, and Kapchorwa. It's a huge centre for receiving and drying coffee, with a formidable reputation for high-quality naturals across a diverse range of cup profiles each one curated to a client's specific preferences.
Norman Mukuru established it drawing on nearly two decades in coffee, and has been producing naturals since 2018, constantly tweaking his processes to find exactly the profiles his clients are looking for.
Imbalu is a unique microlot inspired by the Mount Elgon tradition of Imbalu - a ceremonial rite of passage for the Bagisu people. Held in even years, Imbalu brings circumcision ceremonies, cultural dances, and feasts. As Norman tells it, the cherries were left unattended during the celebrations and began to ferment, leading to a dry process in place of the traditional washed and giving the coffee its distinctive sweetness.
Behind it stands Norman Mukuru, a coffee guru with decades of experience, working closely with The Coffee Gardens over recent years to raise the quality of coffees coming off Mount Elgon. That partnership, built on shared knowledge and trust - now brings his coffees to the UK and EU through Falcon Specialty, a relationship in its second year.
Details
Uganda
Sironko District, Eastern Uganda
Imbalu
Anaerobic Natural
SL14, SL28
1800-2000 MASL
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