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Introduction to the characteristics, varieties and producing areas of fine coffee beans in Uganda

Published: 2025-08-21 Author: World Gafei
Last Updated: 2025/08/21, After the first World War, the long-standing dissatisfaction of the Ugandan people with colonial rule finally broke out. A national general strike and rural riots broke out in 1918. In 1919 Buganda launched a democratic movement under the leadership of the Bataka Party and the African Farmers' Union of Uganda. In 1921, Uganda's first national political party, the Ugandan National Congress Party, was established and proposed the implementation of universal suffrage.

After the First World War, Uganda's long-standing discontent with colonial rule finally erupted. In 1918 there was a nationwide general strike and rural unrest. In 1919 Buganda again launched a democratic movement under the Bataka Party and Uganda African Farmers Union. In 1921, Uganda's first national political party, the Uganda National Congress Party, was founded, demanding universal suffrage, the establishment of an autonomous government, and African control of the economy. From 1921 to 1928, Ugandans fought for the release of King Mutsa II of Buganda from exile in Britain.

In the late 1920s, Britain carried out constitutional reforms aimed at autonomy in Uganda. At the end of 1931, three major political parties were formed in Uganda: Uganda People's Congress, Democratic Party and Kabakayaka Party. In March 1931, Uganda held its first general election, which was won by the Democratic Party, and Benedicto Kiwanuka was appointed Chief Minister. In March 1932 Uganda became self-governing and Kiwanuka became Prime Minister. In April of the same year, Uganda held another general election, and the alliance formed by the People's Congress Party and Kabakayaka Party won and formed a bipartisan joint self-government. Uganda declared independence on 9 October 1932, remaining within the Commonwealth, according to the agreement of the Uganda Constituent Assembly held in London in June and July 1932.

In March 1979, more than 20 anti-Amin groups in exile formed the Uganda Liberation Front and Uganda National Liberation Army in Moshi, Tanzania. On April 10, the Ugandan National Liberation Army, supported by Tanzanian troops, captured Kampala and Amin fled. On April 11, an interim government of Uganda's National Liberation Front was announced, with its chairman, Lule, as president. Lulay ruled for 68 days, but was ousted by a power struggle, and Binaisa succeeded him on June 20. In May 1980, the Military Council of the Ukrainian National Liberation Front dismissed President Binesa and formed a new cabinet headed by Chairman Paul Muwanga of the Military Commission. General elections were held in December of the same year, and the People's Congress won the cabinet. Obote was re-elected president nine years after he was overthrown. Yoweri Museveni, chairman of the Patriotic Movement Party, accused Obote of rigging the elections and forming the National Resistance Movement and its armed wing, the National Resistance Army, in 1981 to wage guerrilla warfare against the government. On 27 July 1985, the commander of the Northern Brigade of the Ugandan National Liberation Army, Basilio Olara Okello, staged a coup d'état to overthrow the Obote regime and form a military council under the chairmanship of Tito Okello, the former commander of the Ugandan army, and head of state. In January 1986, the National Resistance Army captured the capital and seized power. Museveni took office on 29 January.[4] Uganda's parliament approves constitutional amendment to remove presidential term limits

Coffee characteristics, taste mild rustic, with a papaya flavor.

Dry aroma (1-5): 3.2

Wet aroma (1-5): 3.4

Acidity (brightness)(1-10): 8

Taste (layering)(1-10): 8.5

Taste (body)(1-5): 4

Aftertaste (Residue)(1-10): 8.1

Balance (1-5): 0

Base Points (50):50

Total score (max. 100):85.2

Strength/Main Attributes: Medium Strength/High Oil Content, Rustic Mild

Recommended baking level: full city or full city+

Comparison: A unique African coffee, very similar to Indonesian coffee

Ugandan coffee beans have a unique flavor and fragrance, which is very suitable for making Italian and other flavors of coffee. More importantly, Ugandan coffee beans are strictly screened according to international market standards to ensure their high quality and pollution-free characteristics.

Africa is home to Arabica and Robusta, two major coffee varieties, while Uganda, located in eastern Africa and known as the "highland water" and "pearl of East Africa", is believed by many to be the birthplace of Robusta.

Uganda is one of the few countries in the world where Arabica and Robusta can be grown simultaneously, with the right environment and climate for coffee growing. Uganda is located between 900 and 2000 meters above sea level, and the temperature is maintained at 15℃-28℃ all the year round.

Ugandan coffee beans have a unique flavor and fragrance, which is very suitable for making Italian and other flavors of coffee. More importantly, Ugandan coffee beans are strictly screened according to international market standards to ensure their high quality and pollution-free characteristics.

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