
What to Expect
This natural-processed Ugandan from the Rwenzori foothills delivers the fruit-forward character East African coffees are known for, with a yoghurt-like creaminess that rounds out the brightness. Lime and blackberry lead, but there's enough body here to keep things interesting rather than sharp.
The Cup
The body sits somewhere between silky and creamy, fuller than you'd expect from a washed East African but not heavy. Acidity is crisp and citric, the kind that wakes you up without being aggressive. The natural process brings fermented berry notes and a tangy, yoghurt-like quality that some people find unusual but most find compelling. It's clean for a natural, not funky or boozy, just pleasingly fruity.
Who This Is For
If you like fruit-forward coffees but want something with a bit more texture and sweetness than a typical washed Ethiopian, this hits the spot. The omni roast makes it versatile across methods.
If you prefer chocolate-and-nuts simplicity or find berry notes too tart, this won't be your daily drinker.
Best for: Filter and espresso drinkers who enjoy bright, fruity coffees with enough body to stay interesting.
How to Brew This Coffee
The omni roast makes this flexible, but it shines brightest on espresso, where the yoghurt-like mouthfeel and berry sweetness really come through. For filter fans, try it on a V60 to highlight the lime brightness and complexity, or use an Aeropress if you want to dial in the body while keeping the fruit notes clear.
Uganda
Ibanda - Uganda
We enhance these descriptions ourselves and check them by hand, but mistakes can happen. The roaster's own wording is shown below. If anything arrives not as described, contact us and we'll put it right.
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Description from Roaster
A well balanced and complex cup with a very pleasing crisp and clean acidity. This is an exceptional example of Ugandan coffee from the farmers of Ibanda and the surrounding communities. Superb as espresso, classic fruit-bomb with a yoghurt-y tasting note and mouthfeel to match.Description from Roaster
A well balanced and complex cup with a very pleasing crisp and clean acidity. This is an exceptional example of Ugandan coffee from the farmers of Ibanda and the surrounding communities.
Superb as espresso, classic fruit-bomb with a yoghurt-y tasting note and mouthfeel to match.
This description comes from KOTA Coffee, who roasts this coffee. For the fullest product detail, you can also see their own listing at Artefact Coffee
Ways to Brew
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Espresso
Coffees hand-picked for espresso, chosen by analysing each one's roast, body and flavour rather than relying on the roaster's label. These are beans with the sweetness, depth and structure to pull a rich, balanced shot under pressure, from chocolatey blends to fruit-forward single origins. Every coffee here earned its place by how it actually performs in the basket. New to pulling shots? Read our espresso brewing basics.
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V60
A curated selection for pour-over precision, chosen for the clarity the V60 rewards. We analyse each coffee for the vibrant acidity and complex, well-defined flavour that this method articulates so well, giving you bright, expressive single origins and blends that reveal every note when you dial in your pour. Ready to brew? Read how to brew with a V60.
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Aeropress
A curated range of coffees suited to the Aeropress, selected on their own merits through our attribute analysis. We look for the clarity and balance this fast, pressure-assisted method rewards, so whether you brew short and concentrated or long and clean, each bean here is chosen to give you a bright, well-defined cup. Want to get the most from yours? See our Aeropress brewing guide.
Artefact Coffee
A Surrey-based micro roastery built on a passion for exceptional coffee, ethical sourcing, and genuine customer connection. With a background in engineering and a love of fine food and drink, Dan Neaves, the founder of Artefact Coffee, began roasting coffee at home before turning his pursuit of quality into a thriving speciality coffee business. By combining innovative roasting technology with a transparent and community-focused approach, Dan continues to challenge industry norms while ensuring every cup reflects his dedication to flavour, craftsmanship, and sustainability.
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