All orders are roasted and packaged on demand. We roast our coffee beans every Monday and Wednesday, shipping orders on Wednesdays and Fridays. Please remember that the cut-off time for placing orders is 10 AM on Mondays for Wednesday shipments and 10 AM on Wednesdays for Friday shipments.

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In this remote corner of the world, progressive ideas are taking hold; women are gaining access to land ownership.

The women of Bukonzo Joint tend to their coffee trees in the misty mountains, among the glacial water from local streams. Their careful washing and processing leads to the clean flavors of chocolate, almond, and apple. These coffee varieties also lend toward a medium, almost syrupy body.

Bukonzo Joint, initially a rural micro-finance society since 1999, has transformed into a highly esteems union comprising almost 1,600 members. Known for their exceptional coffee, they have gained recognition as one of the top producers in the region.
Historically, Bukonzo Joint farmers produced Drugar coffee (low-grade natural processed Ugandan coffee. Stands for Dried Uganda Arabica) and received minimal premiums. However, in 2010/2011, they made the decision to build washing stations and aim for higher-quality coffee, which would provide greater returns for farmers.
To maintain maximum control and profitability of the supply chain, the group has invested in their own central milling, hulling, sorting, and storage facilities. This strategic investment ensures they have direct oversight and management of each stage of coffee production, allowing for better quality control, cost optimization, and efficiency. These improvements have helped them capture more of the profit margin within the supply chain.

Year after year, Bukonzo Joint farmers have shown remarkable enthusiasm and eagerness to learn and develop. It is an honor to work with such inspiring individuals who consistently strive to better themselves and their communities.

Variety: Nyasaland, SL 14, SL 28
Process: Washed
Region: Kasese District, Western Uganda
Altitude: 1,400 MASL

Below are some basic recipes outlining what we found produced the best cup with this coffee, however we encourage each home brewer to experiment and modify these recipes to suite their own tastes.

Brewing coffee on a V60 enhances the flavor profile, allowing the subtle notes of different beans to shine through for a more enjoyable tasting experience. Its user-friendly design gives you precise control over brewing variables, ensuring consistent and delicious results each time.

Coffee: 25g
Grind: Medium fine (like table salt)
Water: 400g 91° C/ 196° F
Total Brew Time: 3.5 Minutes
Yields appx. 1.5 cups

Prep
Wet the filter in the V60 cone with hot water over a mug or carafe. Dispose of water. Place 25g of ground coffee into the wet filter and tap sides to even out the grounds.

Bloom
Pour 50g of water and stir to ensure all the grounds are wet. Start timer and wait 30 seconds for the coffee to de-gas.

Brew
Pour 150g of water evenly over the coffee. Grab the base of the brewer and swirl the brew lightly once. Pour 200g of water evenly over the coffee. Swirl the brew lightly once more. Drain time should take about 1-2 min.