{"product_id":"origin-coffee-roasting-uganda-sipi-tangwen-washed-fermentation","title":"Origin Coffee Roasting - Uganda Sipi Tangwen Washed Fermentation","description":"\u003cp\u003eUgandan coffee has long been known for its indigenous Robusta trees and commodity-grade harvests. But after overcoming significant 20th-century political and social hurdles, the country is now exporting more specialty-grade Arabica lots that are putting the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/single-origin-coffee-beans\/Africa\" title=\"See more African single-origin coffees\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEast African\u003c\/a\u003e nation firmly on the radar of coffee lovers worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of Uganda’s most celebrated \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/newest-coffee-beans\" title=\"Shop our freshest beans\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecoffee\u003c\/a\u003e farms are dotted around Mount Elgon, such as those near Sipi Falls. In this scenic area, famous for its high elevation and panoramic views, Arabica coffee is cultivated by smallholder farming families. Nearby sits the Sipi washing station, managed by the Zukuka Bora Coffee Company, which works directly with local growers. Thanks to cooler mountain temperatures and abundant rainfall compared to the surrounding plains, the cherries here develop a marked sweetness and complexity. Today, these standout lots from Sipi represent some of Zukuka Bora’s most sought-after exports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/origin-coffee-roasting\" title=\"Find more beans from Origin here\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOrigin Coffee Roasting\u003c\/a\u003e has released a pair of lots from Sipi Tangwen. Both coffees were grown in the same region from Kenyan-heritage SL-28 and SL-34 varieties and processed at the same washing station, offering a direct look at how processing shapes flavour: this lot underwent an extended 92-hour fermentation as part of its \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/washed\" title=\"Buy more washed coffee\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewashed\u003c\/a\u003e processing, while its companion is an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/collections\/natural\" title=\"View our natural process offerings\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eanaerobic natural\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin’s notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Sipi Tangwen is a specialty Arabica coffee produced by smallholder farmers in the Tangwen community on Mount Elgon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This lot is washed with an extended 92-hour fermentation, a controlled process that allows fermentation to influence the coffee's flavour development before the beans are washed and dried. The result is a clean yet expressive cup with notes of strawberry, dark chocolate and caramel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Similar Tangwen lots are produced at around 1,900–2,050 metres and are recognised for their high quality.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strawberry, dark chocolate, caramel, black tea \u0026amp; red apple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Velvety, smooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chemex, AeroPress, siphon, plunger, espresso \u0026amp; milk-based\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoffee details from Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Tangwen is located in the Sipi subregion on the slopes of Mount Elgon, where smallholder farmers grow Arabica at approximately 1,900–2,050 metres above sea level. The area's high elevation, volcanic soils and cool mountain climate provide favourable conditions for producing complex coffees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Tangwen farmers work with Zukuka Bora Coffee Company, with premiums from coffee purchases supporting community projects including education, clean water and farmer training.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uganda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tangwen, Sipi Region, Mt. Elgon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWashing station:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sipi Falls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smallholder farmers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zukuka Bora Coffee Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,900–2,050 m ASL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e SL-28 \u0026amp; SL-34\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washed with 92-hour fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Origin Coffee Roasting","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":67626604036230,"sku":"ORIGINUGANDASIPIWASHED250G","price":490.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":67626604068998,"sku":"ORIGINUGANDASIPIWASHED1KG","price":1765.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/5548\/files\/Origin_SIPI_ferment.jpg?v=1791293018","url":"https:\/\/capecoffeebeans.co.za\/products\/origin-coffee-roasting-uganda-sipi-tangwen-washed-fermentation","provider":"Cape Coffee Beans","version":"1.0","type":"link"}