Coffee

Uganda Robusta

Good for the following usage:

Commercial
Espresso Equipment
Domestic Espresso Machine
Cafetiere (French Press)
Filter Machine
Vacuum Pot
Moka Pot

Flavour Profile

Our only Non Arabica Coffee beans, this naturally high in caffeine coffee is a must for those that need a real kick in the morning. Robusta has a very unique flavour, and is not for the faint hearted.
Coffee Varieties (cultivars)
There are 2 commercially produced coffee varieties - Arabica and Robusta
Arabica is grown at a higher altitude, and produces a more delicate, lower caffeine coffee and is often favoured by connoisseurs.
Robusta coffee beans require a less demanding environment and are therefore less expensive to grow. Robusta coffee has more caffeine and essential oils, so is earthier with a stronger taste. Typically, Robusta is a 'cheaper' coffee used for freeze dried (instant) coffee, or as low-cost filler for cheaper coffee blends. However, over the last few years some excellent quality Robusta has bean produced, and these coffees are beginning to match the quality of fine Arabicas.
Arabica Varietals
The Arabica family of coffee beans can be split into hundreds of varietals. We have listed some of the important ones below:

Typica
This is the base varietal from which many other varietals are derived. Typica has a low yield but very high quality Bourbon
A higher number of coffee cherries are produced by each plant, but over a shorter season. Quality is as high as Typica. Try our Brazilian Bourbon Collection Mocha
(Not to be confused with a 'Cafe Mocha' drink, where chocolate syrup is added to espresso)
The Mocha varietal originates in the Yemen port town of Mocha, and is characterised by a deep, rich chocolaty taste. Because of its popularity, some coffee trees were smuggled into neighbouring Ethiopia, and now Mocha coffees are also available from parts of the Sidamo region in Ethiopia. Try our Yirgacheffe Mocha for that distinctive Mocha flavour
Marogogype
Marogogype (Elephant beans) is a sub-varietal of Typica, and originated in Brazil. They are very large in size and have a pleasant distinctive flavour. For a great Maragogype try our El-Salvador Pacamara coffee beans