Producer

Norman Mukuru

UGEastern Region, Mount Elgon

Coffees in catalog: 4
Currently in stock: 4
Roasters carrying: 4
Avg Cherry's Index: 62.8

Norman Mukuru’s lots are carried by 4 different roasters. The same coffee, interpreted by 4 different roasting curves; a comparison nobody else can show you.

Producer overview

Norman Mukuru operates in the Eastern Region of Uganda, specifically within the Mount Elgon area. The coffee production here occurs at high elevations, ranging between 1800 and 2000 meters above sea level.

The varietal landscape is dominated by SL14 and SL28 cultivars. These two varieties account for the majority of the lots recorded in the index, with a small portion categorized as other varieties.

The producer utilizes a range of post-harvest treatments, with a primary focus on anaerobic natural processing. While the majority of the lots are processed using this anaerobic method, the catalog also includes examples of standard natural processing.

The catalog footprint for Norman Mukuru includes four distinct lots currently represented in the index. These coffees are carried by four different roasters. Recent catalog examples include the Sour Cherry lot from Papercup Coffee, which is a natural process blend of SL14, SL28, and other varieties. Additionally, the Muki Fruity lot from Quarter Horse Coffee and the Uganda Muki Fruity Anaerobic Natural from North Star Coffee Roasters both utilize the anaerobic natural process with SL14 or SL14 and SL28. Round Hill Roastery also features a Sironko filter lot processed as an anaerobic natural using SL14 and SL28.

The work of Norman Mukuru is characterized by a consistent focus on anaerobic natural processing applied to traditional SL varietals.