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Zukuka Bora

UGBududa, Bukhanakwa, Bulaago +8
Coffees in catalog
46
Currently in stock
4
Roasters carrying
2
Avg Cherry's Index
53.2

Zukuka Bora’s lots are carried by 2 different roasters. The same coffee, interpreted by 2 different roasting curves; a comparison nobody else can show you.

Producer overview

Zukuka Bora sources coffee from the Mount Elgon region in Uganda. Their operations span several specific areas including Bududa, Budwale, Bukhanakwa, Bulaago, and Kaserem. The coffee is grown at high elevations, typically ranging between 1700 and 2100 meters above sea level.

The varietal landscape is dominated by SL14 and SL28 cultivars. These two varieties account for the entirety of the producer's representation in the current index.

The producer maintains a diverse process portfolio. While they utilize traditional washed and natural methods, they also engage in honey processing and various anaerobic treatments. This includes specific applications such as anaerobic natural and double honey anaerobic natural techniques.

The catalog footprint for Zukuka Bora includes 48 total lots, with representation spanning from 2020 to more recent harvests. Two roasters are currently identified as carrying their coffee, with four lots listed as currently in-stock.

Recent catalog examples include the Sipi Falls Honey processed with SL14 and SL28 by Five Senses Coffee, and the Jose Chameleone natural process lot from 2020 roasted by Common Folk Coffee Co. Other examples include the Sipi Falls Anaerobic Natural and the Mt Elgon Washed lot from 2020.

The work of Zukuka Bora is characterized by a consistent focus on SL14 and SL28 varieties paired with a wide range of processing methods.

  • Mount Elgon coffee
  • SL14 and SL28 focus
  • diverse processing methods
  • Ugandan high-altitude production

Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.

Producer profile

Varietals

  • sl1445 lots
  • sl2845 lots

Processes

  • Natural14
  • Anaerobic Natural13
  • Washed12

Altitude

17002200m

Harvests

20252024202320212019

Across harvest years

Lineage

The same producer, year after year. Cherrybook captures the year on the bag when the roaster publishes it; use this to track how a farmer’s profile evolves season to season.

2025 harvest

3 lots

2024 harvest

4 lots

Horse

Washed lot with Grain, Jasmine, and Blackcurrant in the cup.

Bududa, UG · Washed

MediumGrainJasmineBlackcurrant
$1.96/oz
Out of stock

2023 harvest

4 lots

Sticky Falls

Expect Coffee Blossom, Cumquat, and Almond Praline from this honey.

Sipi Falls, UG · Honey

MediumFloralCitrusPraline
$1.96/oz
No longer available

Wanale

Washed lot with Plum, Butterscotch Sweetness, and Dried Apricot Finish in the cup.

Wanale, UG · Washed

MediumPlumButterscotchApricot
$1.89/oz
Out of stock

Fever Dream

Expect Mead, Strawberry Jam, and Nashi Pear from this anaerobic natural.

Sipi Falls, UG · Anaerobic Natural

MediumFermentedStrawberryPear+1
$2.62/oz
Out of stock

2021 harvest

16 lots

Sticky Falls

Honey lot with Creaming Soda, Fresh Ginger, and Peach in the cup.

Sipi Falls, UG · Honey

MediumBrown SpiceGingerPeach
$1.65/oz
Out of stock

Jose

Expect Mango, Tropical Fruits, and Black Forest from this natural.

Sipi Falls, UG · Natural

MediumMangoTropical FruitChocolate+2
$1.57/oz
No longer available

Jose in Space [2021]

Expect Ripening Tropical Fruits, Passionfruit, and Green Nashi Pear from this anaerobic natural.

Sipi Falls, UG · Anaerobic Natural

MediumTropical FruitPassion FruitPear+1
$1.96/oz
Out of stock

2019 harvest

3 lots

Sipi Falls, Honey

Expect Lemon Butter, Dark Choc, and Pineapple from this honey.

Mount Elgon, UG · Honey

Medium-LightLemonChocolatePineapple
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.49/oz

Sipi Falls, Anaerobic Natural

Expect Passion Fruit, Red Currant, and Milk Chocolate from this anaerobic natural / natural.

UG · Anaerobic Natural / Natural

LightPassion FruitRed CurrantMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.76/oz
Archived (42)

Sticky Falls

Honey lot with Creaming Soda, Fresh Ginger, and Peach in the cup.

Sipi Falls, UG · Honey

MediumBrown SpiceGingerPeach
$1.65/oz
Out of stock

Sticky Falls

Expect Coffee Blossom, Cumquat, and Almond Praline from this honey.

Sipi Falls, UG · Honey

MediumFloralCitrusPraline
$1.96/oz
No longer available

Wanale

Washed lot with Plum, Butterscotch Sweetness, and Dried Apricot Finish in the cup.

Wanale, UG · Washed

MediumPlumButterscotchApricot
$1.89/oz
Out of stock

Fever Dream

Expect Mead, Strawberry Jam, and Nashi Pear from this anaerobic natural.

Sipi Falls, UG · Anaerobic Natural

MediumFermentedStrawberryPear+1
$2.62/oz
Out of stock

Jose

Expect Mango, Tropical Fruits, and Black Forest from this natural.

Sipi Falls, UG · Natural

MediumMangoTropical FruitChocolate+2
$1.57/oz
No longer available

Jose in Space [2021]

Expect Ripening Tropical Fruits, Passionfruit, and Green Nashi Pear from this anaerobic natural.

Sipi Falls, UG · Anaerobic Natural

MediumTropical FruitPassion FruitPear+1
$1.96/oz
Out of stock

Honeybee Spiked

Expect Pimms Cup, Papaya, and Tropical Punch from this anaerobic natural.

Sipi, UG · Anaerobic Natural

MediumCocktail FlavorPapayaTropical Fruit
$2.55/oz
Out of stock

Knife to a Gun Fight

Expect Raspberry, Stewed Apple, and Strawberry Jam from this anaerobic natural.

Mt Elgon, UG · Anaerobic Natural

Medium-LightRaspberryAppleStrawberry+1
$3.93/oz
Out of stock

Washed Wanale

Washed lot with Hibiscus, Milk Chocolate, and Tropical Fruit in the cup.

Wanale, UG · Washed

Medium-LightHibiscusMilk ChocolateTropical Fruit
$1.89/oz
Out of stock

Orange Spiked

Watermelon, Red Liquorice, and Peach Iced Tea on a anaerobic natural build.

Sipi, UG · Anaerobic Natural

WatermelonAnisePeach+1
$2.55/oz
Out of stock

Anaerobic Fruit

Expect Butterscotch, Purple Grape, and Soursop from this anaerobic natural.

Sipi Falls, UG · Anaerobic Natural

MediumButterscotchGrapeTropical Fruit
$2.94/oz
Out of stock

Bubble Gum

Natural lot with Blueberry, Mango, and Raspberry in the cup.

Kaserem, UG · Natural

BlueberryMangoRaspberry+1
$2.04/oz
No longer available

Delirious Daze

Mulled Cider, Plum Wine, and Fig Jam on a anaerobic natural build.

Muyanda, UG · Anaerobic Natural

MediumBrown SpiceWineyFig+1
$1.89/oz
Out of stock

Horse

Washed lot with Grain, Jasmine, and Blackcurrant in the cup.

Bududa, UG · Washed

MediumGrainJasmineBlackcurrant
$1.96/oz
Out of stock

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