Uganda Arabica AA
Large-bean washed or natural Arabica from Uganda's highland regions.
Ugandan Arabica is grown at altitude on Mount Elgon (Bugisu) in the east and the Rwenzori Mountains in the west. AA is the largest Arabica screen grade and typically commands a premium for its clean, bright cup.
Request a quoteBuyers sometimes request 'AAA' to denote an exceptional selection above standard AA; where requested we will confirm whether such a lot can be prepared and how it is specified.
Botanical name: Coffea arabica
Arabica AA/AAA availability and cup profile are confirmed against pre-shipment samples.
‘Uganda origin — prepared to your specification’
Specifications
- Varieties / forms
- Fully washed (Bugisu), Natural (Drugar), Rwenzori washed
- Grades
- AA (screen 18+) · AAA by specification, on request · Cup profile confirmed by sample
- Origins
- Uganda
- Origin details
- Mount Elgon (eastern Uganda) and Rwenzori (western Uganda) Arabica regions.
- Supply status
- Core range — confirmed per enquiry
Applications
- Commercial and specialty roasters
- Soluble coffee manufacturers
- Green coffee importers and traders
- Private-label coffee brands
Quality, packaging & logistics
Quality & grading
- Moisture typically ≤ 12.5% unless otherwise agreed
- Defect count and foreign matter per contract
- Screen sizes measured in 64ths of an inch
- Hand and machine sorting to remove defects
Packaging
- 60kg jute bags
- Jute bags with hermetic liners
Transport
- FCL or LCL sea freight via Mombasa
- Sample shipments by courier
- FCL 20ft containers typically hold around 300–320 bags of 60kg (confirm with your forwarder)
Typical buyer enquiries
- Monthly FCL of Robusta Screen 15 for a roaster
- Arabica AA samples for specialty cupping
- Soluble-grade Robusta for an instant coffee plant
Uganda Arabica AA: common questions
Is uganda arabica aa available now?
Uganda Arabica AA is part of our established range. Availability depends on season and partner capacity, so volumes and timing are confirmed in writing for each enquiry.
What information should I include in a quote request?
Variety or grade, quantity and unit, packaging, destination, preferred Incoterm and shipping window, plus any documents or tests you need.
What does Screen 18 mean?
Beans retained on a sieve with holes 18/64 of an inch across (about 7.1mm). Larger numbers mean larger beans.
What are Wugar and Drugar?
Wugar is washed Ugandan Arabica; Drugar is dry-processed (natural) Ugandan Arabica — both established Ugandan trade names.
