Uganda
Ugandan, Bukonzo Dream
Ugandan, Bukonzo Dream
86.5
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Natural / Dry
SL14 SL28
1800 - 2000
Regular
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What to Expect
This Ugandan natural from the Rwenzori Mountains is a fruit-forward filter coffee with an unusual edge. Grown at 1800–2000 metres by Bukonzo smallholders and processed naturally at the Kalingwe washing station, it brings strawberry, marzipan, and rose into the cup — a combination that's both sweet and floral, with the fermented fruit character you'd expect from a well-executed natural process.
The Cup
The body is medium to full, with a round, juicy mouthfeel that carries the fruit notes well without feeling heavy. Acidity is bright and present — expect a lively, berry-like tartness that sits somewhere between citric and malic. The natural process adds a layer of fermented sweetness, clean enough to stay approachable but distinct enough to feel different from your everyday washed coffee. The rose note adds a floral lift that keeps things interesting without tipping into perfume territory.
Who This Is For
If you enjoy fruity, complex coffees and you're comfortable with a bit of ferment character, this will reward you. It's for drinkers who want something a little unusual but not polarising.
If you prefer a smooth, low-acid, chocolate-forward cup, this one will challenge you.
Best for: Filter drinkers who like bright, fruit-driven coffees with a floral edge.
How to Brew This Coffee
A V60 will give you the cleanest expression of the strawberry and rose notes, with good clarity and separation. Filter methods like a Kalita Wave or Chemex will emphasise the juicy body and round out the acidity slightly. An Aeropress works well if you want a punchier, more concentrated cup that brings the marzipan sweetness forward — it's also forgiving if you're still dialling in.
Uganda
Ugandan, Bukonzo Dream
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Description from Roaster
Bukonzo dream is an amazing but different coffee, if you are looking for something complex with unusual flavours then this is your coffee. Makes punchy full flavoured espresso’s but also complex and bold fruity filter coffees. With Flavour Notes of Strawberry, Marzipan & R...Description from Roaster
Bukonzo dream is an amazing but different coffee, if you are looking for something complex with unusual flavours then this is your coffee. Makes punchy full flavoured espresso’s but also complex and bold fruity filter coffees.
With Flavour Notes of Strawberry, Marzipan & Rose
Green coffee cupping score of 86.5
I’ve managed to secure 3 sacks of Bukonzo this year, so it should be around to enjoy for a little while.
This description comes from Bell's Beans, who roasts this coffee. For the fullest product detail, you can also see their own listing at Bell's Beans
Ways to Brew
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V60
V60 is a popular Japanese, cone-shaped pour-over coffee dripper designed for brewing clean, aromatic, and flavorful coffee. Known for its 60-degree angle, large single hole, and internal spiral ribs, it optimises water flow for a precise, quick, and customisable brewing process, typically 2-3 minutes.
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Filter
A filter coffee machine (or drip coffee maker) is an often electric kitchen appliance that brews coffee by heating water, passing it through ground coffee and a filter, and dripping the finished brew into a carafe.
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Aeropress
An innovative, portable brewing device that uses air pressure to extract coffee quickly and efficiently. This versatile method allows for experimentation with brewing times and techniques, producing anything from espresso-style concentrates to smooth, full-flavored cups with remarkable consistency.
Bell's Beans
Bell’s Beans is a family-run speciality coffee roastery based in Surrey, founded by Chris after leaving a career in engineering to pursue his passion for coffee. What began as home-roasting experiments on a small Gene Cafe machine soon evolved into a micro-roastery built alongside his home, where he combines an engineering mindset with a deep curiosity for the science and variability of coffee roasting. Bell’s Beans focuses exclusively on speciality-grade coffees sourced through ethical importers and producers who support farmers and their communities, with a preference for quality and transparency over scale. Intentionally remaining small and independent, the roastery prioritises craftsmanship, seasonal coffees, and selective partnerships, reflecting a philosophy of modesty while consistently refining its pursuit of excellent coffee.
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