Arabica
Medium / Ground
£13.99
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Arabica
£13.99
Smooth, calm and quietly expressive. A refined single-origin Arabica that captures the brighter, more elegant side of Ugandan coffee. Grown high on Mount Elgon and roasted at origin for balance, SOEB Arabica is for those who appreciate clarity over intensity and craft over noise.
100% single-origin Ugandan Arabica
Grown by Olive Kishero, Elgon region
Bulambuli & Buginyanya · 2,100m
Washed process · AA grade · 87 SCA
Roasted at origin for freshness and clarity
Drinks beautifully black or with milk
Flavour profile
OK
Olive Kishero
Coffee producer · Bulambuli & Buginyanya, Elgon region · Uganda
Arabica — Elgon Highlands
87 SCA
2,100m altitude · Washed process · AA grade · Single origin, single farm
Washed processing removes the fruit before drying, producing the clean, bright and clearly defined flavours that make this coffee so expressive. Every batch is cupped and approved with Ugandan Q-graders before release.
Every step — from harvest to roast — happens in Uganda. We work directly with Olive and leading local Q-graders to refine roast profiles that express origin truthfully, not convenience.
Water temperature
92–96°C
Ratio
15–17g / 250ml
Pour-over · medium grind
French press · medium-coarse
AeroPress · medium-fine
Moka pot · fine
The clean washed profile shines brightest in pour-over or filter — though it brews well across all methods. Taste it black first to appreciate its full clarity.
- You prefer smooth, balanced coffee with gentle fruit notes
- You appreciate clarity, structure and restraint in the cup
- You usually drink black, or with just a touch of milk
- You care where your coffee comes from and who grew it
- You want to taste what high-altitude Ugandan Arabica can really be
Your 250g bag is roasted at origin and carries a roast date — so you always know exactly what you're drinking.
Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and strong odours. Once opened, best enjoyed within 4–6 weeks.
What makes this Ugandan Arabica distinctive?
It's high-altitude, single-origin Arabica grown by a named farmer — Olive Kishero — and washed processed for clarity. Roasted at source and selected for balance, it offers a refined expression of Ugandan Arabica rather than a generic profile.
What does washed process mean?
Washed (or wet) processing removes the fruit from the coffee bean before drying. This produces a cleaner, brighter cup with well-defined flavours — which is why this coffee has such clear orange, grape and floral notes rather than the heavier sweetness of a natural-process coffee.
What is an AA grade coffee?
AA is the highest screen size grading for East African Arabica, indicating large, uniformly sized beans. Larger beans tend to roast more evenly, contributing to a cleaner and more consistent flavour in the cup.
Is this suitable for everyday drinking?
Yes. It's designed to be enjoyed daily — approachable, balanced and easy to brew without specialist equipment. The kind of coffee that rewards attention but doesn't demand it.
Does it work with milk?
Yes, though it's best appreciated black. The clarity and fruit notes are most expressive without milk, but it holds its character well with a small amount.
How fresh is the coffee when it arrives?
We dispatch within 72 hours of roasting. Every bag is roast-dated so you can track freshness from the day it was roasted, not the day it was shipped.