Wanale Washed [2025]
Milk Chocolate, Blood Orange, and Shortbread on a washed build.
Wanale, UG · Washed
Producer
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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.
Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.
Producer profile
Varietals
Processes
Altitude
1700–2200m
Harvests
Across harvest years
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.
Milk Chocolate, Blood Orange, and Shortbread on a washed build.
Wanale, UG · Washed
Milk Chocolate, Blood Orange, and Shortbread on a washed build.
Mt Elgon, UG · Washed
Expect Blueberry, Kiwi, and Killer Python Lollies from this natural.
Bududa, UG · Natural
Expect Green Grape, Banana Bread, and Walnut from this washed.
Mt Elgon, UG · Washed
Expect Caramel, Lychee, and Yuzu from this anaerobic natural.
Sipi, UG · Anaerobic Natural
Expect Red Grape, Lemon Lime Bitters, and Molasses from this honey.
Mt Elgon, UG · Honey
Expect Coffee Blossom, Cumquat, and Almond Praline from this honey.
Sipi Falls, UG · Honey
Washed lot with Pear, Fig Jam, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Mt Elgon, UG · Washed
Washed lot with Plum, Butterscotch Sweetness, and Dried Apricot Finish in the cup.
Wanale, UG · Washed
Expect Mead, Strawberry Jam, and Nashi Pear from this anaerobic natural.
Sipi Falls, UG · Anaerobic Natural
Mango, Blueberry, and Custard Tart on a natural build.
Sipi Falls, UG · Natural
Guava, Mango, and Boozy Rum on a anaerobic natural build.
Sipi Falls, UG · Anaerobic Natural
Expect Vermouth, Creme De Violet, and Cherry Cola from this natural.
Bukhanakwa, UG · Natural
Blackberry Jam, Creamy Custard Tart, and Sparkling Nectarine Acidity on a anaerobic natural build.
Bulaago, UG · Anaerobic Natural
Washed lot with Red Apple, Spiced Rum, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Bulaago, UG · Washed
Passion Fruit, Toffee, and Starburst on a anaerobic natural build.
Sipi Falls, UG · Anaerobic Natural
Expect Ripening Tropical Fruits, Passionfruit, and Green Nashi Pear from this anaerobic natural.
Sipi Falls, UG · Anaerobic Natural
Natural lot with Strawberries And Cream, Fresh Blueberries, and Boozy Merlot in the cup.
Bulaago, UG · Natural
Natural lot with Passionfruit, Shiraz, and Nectarine in the cup.
Mt Elgon, UG · Natural
Expect Orange Marmalade, Maple Syrup, and Honey from this anaerobic natural.
Mt. Elgon, UG · Anaerobic Natural
Expect Lemon Butter, Dark Choc, and Pineapple from this honey.
Mount Elgon, UG · Honey
Expect Passion Fruit, Red Currant, and Milk Chocolate from this anaerobic natural / natural.
UG · Anaerobic Natural / Natural
Mango, Blueberry, and Custard Tart on a natural build.
Sipi Falls, UG · Natural
Expect Green Grape, Banana Bread, and Walnut from this washed.
Mt Elgon, UG · Washed
Guava, Mango, and Boozy Rum on a anaerobic natural build.
Sipi Falls, UG · Anaerobic Natural
Expect Caramel, Lychee, and Yuzu from this anaerobic natural.
Sipi, UG · Anaerobic Natural
Expect Coffee Blossom, Cumquat, and Almond Praline from this honey.
Sipi Falls, UG · Honey
Washed lot with Pear, Fig Jam, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Mt Elgon, UG · Washed
Expect Vermouth, Creme De Violet, and Cherry Cola from this natural.
Bukhanakwa, UG · Natural
Washed lot with Plum, Butterscotch Sweetness, and Dried Apricot Finish in the cup.
Wanale, UG · Washed
Blackberry Jam, Creamy Custard Tart, and Sparkling Nectarine Acidity on a anaerobic natural build.
Bulaago, UG · Anaerobic Natural
Milk Chocolate, Blood Orange, and Shortbread on a washed build.
Wanale, UG · Washed
Expect Mead, Strawberry Jam, and Nashi Pear from this anaerobic natural.
Sipi Falls, UG · Anaerobic Natural
Washed lot with Red Apple, Spiced Rum, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Bulaago, UG · Washed
Natural lot with Passionfruit, Shiraz, and Nectarine in the cup.
Mt Elgon, UG · Natural
Expect Red Grape, Lemon Lime Bitters, and Molasses from this honey.
Mt Elgon, UG · Honey
Passion Fruit, Toffee, and Starburst on a anaerobic natural build.
Sipi Falls, UG · Anaerobic Natural
Expect Ripening Tropical Fruits, Passionfruit, and Green Nashi Pear from this anaerobic natural.
Sipi Falls, UG · Anaerobic Natural
Natural lot with Strawberries And Cream, Fresh Blueberries, and Boozy Merlot in the cup.
Bulaago, UG · Natural
Milk Chocolate, Blood Orange, and Shortbread on a washed build.
Mt Elgon, UG · Washed
Expect Blueberry, Kiwi, and Killer Python Lollies from this natural.
Bududa, UG · Natural
Expect Pimms Cup, Papaya, and Tropical Punch from this anaerobic natural.
Sipi, UG · Anaerobic Natural
Expect Raspberry, Stewed Apple, and Strawberry Jam from this anaerobic natural.
Mt Elgon, UG · Anaerobic Natural
Washed lot with Hibiscus, Milk Chocolate, and Tropical Fruit in the cup.
Wanale, UG · Washed
Natural lot with Muscat, Mango, and Stone Fruit in the cup.
Sipi Falls, UG · Natural
Watermelon, Red Liquorice, and Peach Iced Tea on a anaerobic natural build.
Sipi, UG · Anaerobic Natural
Expect Butterscotch, Purple Grape, and Soursop from this anaerobic natural.
Sipi Falls, UG · Anaerobic Natural
Mulled Cider, Plum Wine, and Fig Jam on a anaerobic natural build.
Muyanda, UG · Anaerobic Natural
Anaerobic Natural lot with Blueberry, Lime, and Fresh Hops in the cup.
Mt Elgon, UG · Anaerobic Natural
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