Why This Combination Works
Bugisu SL14 combines Mount Elgon's mineral-rich volcanic soil with SL14's full body. The result is exceptional cup weight with pronounced blackcurrant notes.
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Terroir: The Bugisu Factor
Bugisu is one of Uganda's five major coffee growing regions. Its unique combination of altitude, rainfall, and soil composition creates a distinct terroir that shapes how the SL14 variety expresses itself.
When SL14 is grown on bugisu slopes, the interaction between genetics and environment produces: blackcurrant and dark chocolate amplified by volcanic terroir
Flavor Profile & Cup Character
The bugisu SL14 cup typically presents:
- Flavor: Blackcurrant and dark chocolate amplified by volcanic terroir
- Expected cupping score: 84-87 (SCA scale)
- Harvest availability: Oct-Feb
How This Compares
SL14 grown in bugisu differs from the same variety grown elsewhere in Uganda. The bugisu terroir brings balance and nuance to the variety's profile, creating a cup that is distinctly bugisu in character.
For comparison, see our complete variety guide and bugisu region guide.
Sourcing bugisu SL14
This combination is 84-87 on the SCA scale. It qualifies for specialty single-origin programs. Contact verified bugisu cooperatives during the Oct-Feb harvest window for the best selection.