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Uganda, Mt. Elgon RFA.

by yasmin al sham roaster · surrey, canada

you'll taste lemon before grapefruit. this is uganda, mt. elgon rfa., a natural uganda from yasmin al sham roaster.

lemongrapefruitcitrus zestjasminefloralmilk chocolatedark chocolate
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the bean

origin
uganda
process
natural
roast
light
status
in stock
this light roast comes from mt. elgon in uganda, processed naturally, meaning the coffee cherries dried whole before milling. that natural process pulls fruit-forward character into the cup, giving you lemon, grapefruit, and citrus zest alongside jasmine florals and a grounding finish of milk and dark chocolate. because it's roasted light, the origin brightness stays intact. it rewards brew methods that highlight clarity and sweetness, pour over being the most direct route, though it also works well as a filter or aeropress. grind medium-fine, use water around 93 c, and keep your ratio closer to 1:16 to let the citrus and floral notes open up without bitterness.

common questions

What does Uganda, Mt. Elgon RFA. taste like?

expect lemon, grapefruit, and citrus zest in the foreground, with jasmine florals and a finish that settles into milk chocolate and dark chocolate. the natural process gives the cup a fruit-forward quality with enough sweetness to balance the bright acidity.

How is Uganda, Mt. Elgon RFA. grown and processed?

this coffee is grown on mt. elgon in uganda and processed using the natural method, where whole coffee cherries are dried with the fruit still on, which concentrates sugars and adds fruity complexity to the final cup.

How should I brew Uganda, Mt. Elgon RFA.?

a pour over or filter brew suits this light roast well, as both methods preserve the citrus brightness and floral character. aim for water around 93 c and a ratio of 1:16 to keep sweetness and acidity in balance.

about yasmin al sham roaster

the thing about yasmin al sham roaster is how they've managed to build something genuinely special on 108 avenue in surrey. not easy territory for independent coffee. but 259 google reviews averaging 4.7 stars tells you everything. these aren't polite canadians being nice. walk in and you can smell why people keep coming back. that particular sweetness when beans hit exactly the right temperature, the careful attention that separates real roasting from warehouse coffee. the regulars know their orders before they finish saying hello. staff remembers faces, preferences, the small details that make morning coffee feel less like a transaction. chains can't replicate this kind of care. they try, sure. but there's something about watching beans get transformed in small batches, knowing someone actually tasted this coffee before putting their name on it. yasmin al sham gets that connection right.

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