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Kisoro SL14

Complex blackcurrant with bright citrus acidity.

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Why This Combination Works

Kisoro's extreme altitude and volcanic soil create SL14 with exceptional clarity and sparkling acidity.

Altitude

1700-2100m
Optimal growing range for this combination

Cupping Score

83-87
Expected SCA score range (medium roast)

Harvest

Mar-Jul
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Variety Type

Arabica
Coffee species classification
Coffee pulping process on a Ugandan washing station

Terroir: The Kisoro Factor

Kisoro 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 kisoro slopes, the interaction between genetics and environment produces: complex blackcurrant with bright citrus acidity

Harvested Ugandan coffee beans from the Kisoro highlands

Flavor Profile & Cup Character

The kisoro SL14 cup typically presents:

  • Flavor: Complex blackcurrant with bright citrus acidity
  • Expected cupping score: 83-87 (SCA scale)
  • Harvest availability: Mar-Jul

How This Compares

SL14 grown in kisoro differs from the same variety grown elsewhere in Uganda. The kisoro terroir brings balance and nuance to the variety's profile, creating a cup that is distinctly kisoro in character.

For comparison, see our complete variety guide and kisoro region guide.

Sourcing kisoro SL14

This combination is 83-87 on the SCA scale. It produces excellent results in blended programs. Contact verified kisoro cooperatives during the Mar-Jul harvest window for the best selection.