Mount Elgon is a massive peak split nearly in two by the border of Uganda and Kenya. The “mountain” itself, now an extinct shield volcano, is more an enormous expanse of successive plateaus that float dramatically above the surrounding valley floor. It is also home to a dense patchwork of farming communities growing some of the best organic coffee in Africa.
Mountain Harvest is a young and big-thinking group, first established in 2017. The company is dedicated to long-term economic and environmental sustainability for smallholders on Mount Elgon. These farmers are Uganda’s highest and most diversified coffee growers with incredible quality potential thanks to the climate, soil fertility, and a longstanding culture of land stewardship.
As of this year Mountain Harvest works with 850 individual smallholders across eight communities on Mount Elgon, with each farm growing between 600–1,000 coffee trees.
Sourced by InterAmerican Coffee Importers. Whole bean.
To control freshness, we ship out orders every Tuesday and Wednesday. Please order by Sunday to make the weekly cutoff.
Mount Elgon is a massive peak split nearly in two by the border of Uganda and Kenya. The “mountain” itself, now an extinct shield volcano, is more an enormous expanse of successive plateaus that float dramatically above the surrounding valley floor. It is also home to a dense patchwork of farming communities growing some of the best organic coffee in Africa.
Mountain Harvest is a young and big-thinking group, first established in 2017. The company is dedicated to long-term economic and environmental sustainability for smallholders on Mount Elgon. These farmers are Uganda’s highest and most diversified coffee growers with incredible quality potential thanks to the climate, soil fertility, and a longstanding culture of land stewardship.
As of this year Mountain Harvest works with 850 individual smallholders across eight communities on Mount Elgon, with each farm growing between 600–1,000 coffee trees.
Sourced by InterAmerican Coffee Importers. Whole bean.
To control freshness, we ship out orders every Tuesday and Wednesday. Please order by Sunday to make the weekly cutoff.
Region: Mount Elgon
Growing altitude: 1,600–2,200 masl
Milling process: Fully-washed and raised bed-dried
Aroma: Stone fruit, earthy
Flavor: Apple cider, apricot, hibiscus, honey, roasted marshmallow
Body: Full bodied
Acidity: Bright
