Uganda Lost Treasure

It is not often that one comes across speciality coffee from Uganda, as the majority of production here consists of commercial coffee.

Uganda is one of the world’s largest producers of Robusta. However, Arabica is also grown here in several highland regions. Coffee production is of vital importance to Uganda. It is estimated that around 20 per cent of the population still derive most of their income from coffee production. There are 1.7 million farms in Uganda, with an average size of just 0.18 hectares.

The most commonly grown varieties here are SL14, SL34, and SL28. In the western part of the country, Bourbon is widespread, and Catimor can also occasionally be found. However, most farmers do not actually know which varieties they grow, and they often mix them together.

Coffee is delivered to washing stations by smallholder farmers from local communities, typically farming less than 1 hectare of land. On average, farmers grow fewer than 1,500 coffee trees per hectare, with each tree producing only around 200–300 g of green coffee.

As a result, coffee from different farms and communities is usually collected at a single processing station and then combined into one lot.

We have named this lot  – "Lost Treasure" as we realise that many people have forgotten just how magnificent Ugandan coffee can be. 

We accept returns. You can return unopened items in the original packaging within 30 days of your purchase with receipt or proof of purchase. If 30 days or more have passed since your purchase, we cannot offer you a refund or an exchange.

Upon receipt of the returned item, we will fully examine it and notify you via email, within a reasonable period of time, whether you are entitled to a return. If you are entitled to a return, we will refund your purchase price and a credit will automatically be applied to your original method of payment.

Only regular priced items may be refunded. Sale items are non-refundable.

Refunds do not include any shipping and handling charges shown on the packaging slip or invoice. Shipping charges for all returns must be prepaid and insured by you.

You are responsible for any loss or damage to hardware during shipment.

We do not guarantee that we will receive your returned item. Shipping and handling charges are not refundable. Any amounts refunded will not include the cost of shipping.