Bugisu

Uganda · Mount Elgon, BugisuArabicaWashed

Bugisu is an unroasted green coffee from Uganda. A washed Arabica profile from Bugisu on Mount Elgon. Grape, orange and dark-chocolate notes combine with full body and balanced acidity for espresso, filter and blends.

Country: Uganda
Region: Mount Elgon, Bugisu
Species: Arabica
Processing Method: Washed
Varyete: SL28, SL14
Altitude: 1300–2300 m
Main Harvest: October–February

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Sensory Profile

Expected Profile

Aroma: Orange, Grape, Dark Chocolate
Acidity: 3/5 · Medium
Body: 4/5 · Full
Sweetness: 3/5 · Medium
Finish: A balanced finish with grape and dark chocolate.

Applications

Recommended for dark-chocolate body and depth in espresso and blends, and grape and orange brightness in filter coffee.

Espresso: 5/5
Filter / Pour Over: 4/5
Blend: 4/5

Roasting Recommendation

Use a medium roast to balance sweetness, body and solubility. Keep the Maillard phase steady, then finish with a slower temperature rise after first crack.

Roast Curve (RoR)Suggested Profile

Charge: 0:00, 194 °C
Turning Point: 1:35, 83 °C
Drying End: 5:00, 148 °C
First Crack: 9:45, 196 °C
Finish: 11:36, 209 °C
Development: 1:51, 15.9%

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