Africa Coffee Offering
Africa is no stranger to Vuna Coffee School - since 2020, we have trained over 150 coffee organizations throughout the continent.
Vuna Market Network has selected one stellar supplier of commercial Robusta in Uganda, and soon will be featuring specialty and certified Robusta too. As the market for Robusta coffee matures, we are here to support it with our trusted partner.
Country: Uganda
Region: Lake Kivu region (protected geographical indication)
Organization Overview
Lake Kivu Rwanda Coffee is a farmer-led Geographical Indication (GI) association representing approx. 5,500 farmers across 11 cooperatives in the Lake Kivu region. Through harmonized production standards, centralized quality control, and full traceability, the association delivers specification‑driven coffees with a consistent Lake Kivu cup profile. The offer combines scalable washed volumes for blending programs with A1 microlots across multiple processing methods, enabling buyers to secure a reliable, traceable origin with both volume and differentiation.
Number of farmers: ~5,500 farmers
Production data
Species: Arabica
Coffee varieties: Mostly Bourbon
Elevation of farms: 1,400 - 2,000m
Certifications available: Fairtrade and Organic
Processing method(s): Washed; Natural; Honey; Experimental processing (anaerobic, carbonic, etc)
Harvest months: Mar - Aug
Shipping months: Aug - Nov
Shipping ports: Mombasa, Kenya
Product Details
Grades available: A1 (microlot), A2 and A3
Sensory Attributes
Cup profile: Bright, clean and fruit-forward profile with red berry notes, citrus acidity and a balanced medium body. Consistent clarity and structure make it suitable for both espresso blends and single-origin offerings.
Country: Uganda
Region: Western & Central Uganda (robusta); Eastern Uganda (arabica)
Organization Overview
Black House Trading is a fully integrated exporter of Ugandan green coffee, supplying Arabica and Robusta at commercial scale. Through direct farmer sourcing, centralized quality control, and EUDR readiness, the company delivers specification‑driven coffees with the consistency, volumes, and execution reliability required for bulk contracts and large‑scale roasting programs.
Number of members: 1600 farmers in the network
Production data
Species: Robusta & Arabica
Coffee varieties: Various
Elevation of farms: 1,200 to 1,450m
Certifications available: EUDR-ready
Processing method(s): Primarily sun‑dried natural; limited fully washed lots available
Harvest months: All year long with Main robusta being May to september and main arabica crop being Jan-April
Shipping months: Jan-Dec
Shipping ports: Mombasa, Kenya
Product Details
Grades available: Robusta Screen 12, 15, 18 and Arabica Drugar (dry processed arabica)
Sensory Attributes
Cup profile:
Robusta: Heavy‑bodied, bitter cups with cocoa, spice, and earthy notes, suited for blends and industrial use
Arabica drugar: Clean, mild cups with cocoa and dried‑fruit notes, designed for consistency at scale