Sipi - Natural Sundried

At the forefront of Uganda’s specialty coffee movement, our partners at Kawacom are redefining expectations for the country’s coffee. While Uganda is best known for commercial-grade robusta, Kawacom works with high-elevation arabica grown in the fertile soils of Mount Elgon and processes it with extraordinary care. Their naturally sundried coffees showcase what’s possible when quality and consistency guide every step. Look for notes of Concord grape and chocolate, with a juicy body.

Pronunciation: SIP-ee NATCH-ur-uhl

This natural-processed coffee from Mount Elgon showcases the distinctive characteristics typical of naturally processed coffees, where fruit-forward aromatics develop during extended drying. The Sipi lot comes from Kawacom, a producer in Uganda's renowned Mount Elgon region, and has been roasted by Counter Culture Coffee. According to the roaster's tasting notes, expect Concord grape and chocolate—a combination that bridges bright fruit character with deeper cocoa sweetness. Natural-processed coffees tend to show heavier fruit expression and body; this lot's noted grape and chocolate pairing suggests a balance between those riper, berry-forward elements and more structured sweetness. For a deeper dive into how the natural process shapes flavor development, consult the processing methods guide, or explore the flavor wheel to contextualize these tasting descriptors.