Sustainable Community-Based Coffee Growing in Uganda

Tucked into the edge of Mount Elgon National Park, on the eastern side of Uganda you’ll find Sipi Falls surrounded by lush forest.

The steep slopes, cooler climate and rich volcanic soil lends itself to growing Bugisu Arabica coffee.

These rare beans are only grown in that area and at 4,000 to 8,000 ft elevation.

The coffee plantation at Sipi Falls is a community-based initiative that involves local farmers who grow and harvest the coffee beans.

The farmers are trained and provided with the necessary resources to maintain the health of the coffee plants and improve the quality of the beans.

The coffee beans grown at Sipi Falls are of high quality, with a unique flavor that has become highly sought after by coffee enthusiasts around the world.

The beans are hand-picked and sun-dried before being exported to various countries.

The coffee plantation at Sipi Falls not only provides a source of income for the local community, but it also helps to preserve the natural environment.

The coffee plants are grown using sustainable methods that minimize the use of chemicals and protect the surrounding ecosystem.

The beans are then roasted and turned into a delicious cup of medium roast coffee.

In addition to coffee production, the Sipi Falls community is also involved in the development of eco-tourism.

The local farmer will have you pick a handful of red coffee berries and take you through the process of preparing and roasting them.

You can purchase the remaining coffee to take home with you which will go back to supporting the local farmers. The coffee plantation at Sipi Falls is an example of how sustainable agriculture can benefit both the local community and the environment.

To try this coffee at home you can order it through Groundwork Coffee who sustainably sources their coffee in connection with the Bugisu Sipi Falls Project.