Robusta
Screen 18, 15, 12, FAQ, natural and washed Robusta.
Uganda is Africa's leading Robusta exporter and also grows washed and natural Arabica on Mount Elgon and the Rwenzori Mountains. We source green coffee through partner exporters and prepare lots to the screen size, moisture and defect limits agreed with each buyer.
‘Robusta, prepared to your specification’
Quality, packaging & logistics
Quality considerations
- Moisture typically ≤ 12.5% unless otherwise agreed
- Defect count and foreign matter per contract
- Cup profile confirmed by sample where specified
- Clean, odour-free bagging and storage
Sorting & grading
- Screen sizes measured in 64ths of an inch
- Hand and machine sorting to remove defects
- Grade confirmed against type or pre-shipment samples
Shipping
- Standard packing in 60kg jute bags; hermetic liners on request.
- FCL sea freight via the Port of Mombasa; LCL and samples by arrangement.
- ICO marks, phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin and quality certificate per lot.
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
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Frequently asked questions
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.
Can I get samples before contracting?
Yes — type samples and pre-shipment samples can usually be arranged for serious enquiries.