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Posted On: September 22nd 2026, 03:53 pm
UGANDA - Imbalu Natural
Tasting Notes: Balsamic Glaze, Lemon Bar, Almond Pastry
Natural processed coffees in Uganda are a bit more of a standard or cultural practice for the origin and are classified with a commercial moniker of “Drugar” (Dried Uganda Arabica) which are often reminiscent of more mild Brazil naturals. When done really well however, like this selection is, they can carry much more heft and complexity, far than anything mild.
Norman Mukuru is every bit of a local coffee savant. He’s been in the trade a long while and we’ve actually crossed paths with him in years past when buying there. Fast forward to now, he’s very much earned the deserved credit of this coffee’s beauty that is produced in the foothills of Mt Elgon in eastern Uganda. And when you are there it feels as if you’re in one of the more lush places on the planet. It’s right on the equator, making for excellent coffee growing conditions, but also very difficult for meticulous processing like Norman has done here. In it, we taste loads of purple fruit, sweet balsamic vinegar reduction, almond pastry and lemon zest.
Location: Mt Elgon, Mbale District
Process: Slow Dry Natural Process
Variety: Nyasaland, SL14, SL28
Elevation: 1800-2000M
Tasting Notes: Balsamic Glaze, Lemon Bar, Almond Pastry
Natural processed coffees in Uganda are a bit more of a standard or cultural practice for the origin and are classified with a commercial moniker of “Drugar” (Dried Uganda Arabica) which are often reminiscent of more mild Brazil naturals. When done really well however, like this selection is, they can carry much more heft and complexity, far than anything mild.
Norman Mukuru is every bit of a local coffee savant. He’s been in the trade a long while and we’ve actually crossed paths with him in years past when buying there. Fast forward to now, he’s very much earned the deserved credit of this coffee’s beauty that is produced in the foothills of Mt Elgon in eastern Uganda. And when you are there it feels as if you’re in one of the more lush places on the planet. It’s right on the equator, making for excellent coffee growing conditions, but also very difficult for meticulous processing like Norman has done here. In it, we taste loads of purple fruit, sweet balsamic vinegar reduction, almond pastry and lemon zest.
Location: Mt Elgon, Mbale District
Process: Slow Dry Natural Process
Variety: Nyasaland, SL14, SL28
Elevation: 1800-2000M
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