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Zukuka Bora

UGBududa, Budwale, Bukhanakwa +7
Coffees in catalog
48
Currently in stock
4
Roasters carrying
2
Avg Cherry's Index
62.0

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 Mt. Elgon region of Uganda, specifically drawing from the areas of Bududa, Budwale, Bukhanakwa, Bulaago, and Kaserem. The coffee is cultivated at high elevations, ranging from 1700 to 2100 meters above sea level.

The varietal profile is dominated by SL28 and SL14, which together account for the vast majority of their production. These two cultivars serve as the foundation for the lots represented in the catalog.

The producer maintains a diverse portfolio of processing methods. Their catalog includes natural, washed, and honey processes, alongside experimental treatments such as anaerobic natural and double honey anaerobic natural. This range demonstrates a focus on both traditional and contemporary post-harvest techniques.

The index currently tracks 45 distinct lots from Zukuka Bora, with representation spanning several harvest years. Two roasters are currently identified as carrying their coffee, with four lots listed as in-stock. Recent catalog entries include the Sipi Falls Honey, Sipi Falls Anaerobic Natural, and the Mt. Elgon Washed lot from 2020.

Zukuka Bora is characterized by its consistent reliance on SL-series varietals and a broad experimentation with fermentation-based processing methods.

  • Mt. Elgon high-altitude coffee
  • SL14 and SL28 focus
  • diverse fermentation processes
  • Ugandan specialty production

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

Producer profile

Varietals

  • sl1448 lots
  • sl2848 lots

Processes

  • Natural16
  • Anaerobic Natural13
  • Washed11

Altitude

17002100m

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

5 lots

2024 harvest

5 lots
Horse
Not rated

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

Bududa, UG · Washed

Medium-LightShortbreadJasmineBlack Currant
$2.01/oz
Out of stock

2023 harvest

6 lots
Wanale
Not rated

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

Wanale, UG · Washed

MediumPlumButterscotchApricot
$1.93/oz
Out of stock

2021 harvest

16 lots
Jose
Not rated

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

Sipi Falls, UG · Natural

MediumMangoTropical FruitChocolate+2
$1.60/oz
No longer available

2019 harvest

3 lots
Archived (44)
Jose
Not rated

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

Sipi Falls, UG · Natural

MediumMangoTropical FruitChocolate+2
$1.60/oz
No longer available
Wanale
Not rated

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

Wanale, UG · Washed

MediumPlumButterscotchApricot
$1.93/oz
Out of stock
Horse
Not rated

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

Bududa, UG · Washed

Medium-LightShortbreadJasmineBlack Currant
$2.01/oz
Out of stock

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