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Rwenzori SL28

Bright citrus and floral with intense sweetness.

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Why This Combination Works

Rwenzori SL28 at altitude yields exceptionally clean cups with tea-like delicacy unmatched elsewhere in Uganda.

Altitude

1700-2100m
Optimal growing range for this combination

Cupping Score

84-88
Expected SCA score range (medium roast)

Harvest

Oct-Jan
Main harvest window

Variety Type

Arabica
Coffee species classification
Coffee beans held in a Ugandan farmer's hands at harvest

Terroir: The Rwenzori Factor

Rwenzori 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 SL28 variety expresses itself.

When SL28 is grown on rwenzori slopes, the interaction between genetics and environment produces: bright citrus and floral with intense sweetness

Coffee blossom on a Rwenzori mountain farm in Uganda

Flavor Profile & Cup Character

The rwenzori SL28 cup typically presents:

  • Flavor: Bright citrus and floral with intense sweetness
  • Expected cupping score: 84-88 (SCA scale)
  • Harvest availability: Oct-Jan

How This Compares

SL28 grown in rwenzori differs from the same variety grown elsewhere in Uganda. The rwenzori terroir brings balance and nuance to the variety's profile, creating a cup that is distinctly rwenzori in character.

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

Sourcing rwenzori SL28

This combination is 84-88 on the SCA scale. It qualifies for specialty single-origin programs. Contact verified rwenzori cooperatives during the Oct-Jan harvest window for the best selection.