Isaac Obua - Uganda {Nyasaland, SL14, SL28 - Washed}

Roaster: TANAT Coffee
Origin: Mount Elgon, Uganda
Producer: Isaac Obua
Varieties: Nyasaland, SL14, SL28
Process: Washed
Score: 86 points
Harvest: 2026
Tasting Notes: Caramel · Milk Chocolate · Orange
Acidity: Medium
Body: Creamy
Roast: Light Espresso Roast
Ideal for: Espresso
Format: 200g

Why we like it: A Ugandan espresso that combines the sweetness of caramel and milk chocolate with a pleasant citrus freshness of orange. Its creamy body and balanced profile make it a particularly interesting choice for those who enjoy sweet and well-defined espressos.

Who should buy it: Ideal for espresso lovers looking for chocolatey and caramelized profiles, but with a touch of fruit and balanced acidity. It is also an excellent choice to discover the potential of washed coffees from Mount Elgon.

Isaac Obua Washed is a specialty coffee produced on the slopes of Mount Elgon in eastern Uganda, a region renowned for its volcanic soils and favorable conditions for growing Arabica coffee.

This lot combines three traditional varieties from the region—Nyasaland, SL14, and SL28—and stands out for its sweet, balanced, and creamy profile.

Roasted by TANAT Coffee for espresso, it offers a cup with notes of caramel, milk chocolate, and orange, ideal for those seeking sweetness and clarity without sacrificing the character of its origin.

Mount Elgon - Uganda

Mount Elgon is an ancient extinct volcano located on the border between Uganda and Kenya.

Its slopes form an extensive mountain range with fertile volcanic soils, creating an environment particularly suited for growing Arabica coffee.

This region has become one of Uganda's most promising coffee-growing areas, thanks to the quality of its coffees and the diversity of the varieties grown.

Isaac Obua coffee reflects the characteristics of this territory, combining varieties representative of Mount Elgon's coffee genetic heritage.

Isaac Obua and Mount Elgon Varieties

Isaac Obua grows three iconic varieties from the region: Nyasaland, SL14, and SL28.

Nyasaland is a traditional variety found in different coffee-producing regions across East Africa.

SL14 and SL28 are part of the history of coffee in this area and are recognized for their potential to produce complex aromatic profiles.

The combination of these three varieties gives the lot a distinctive identity, which TANAT has selected to develop a sweet and balanced espresso.

Washed Process

This coffee has been processed using the washed method.

Washed processing aims to highlight the coffee's aromatic clarity and allow for a distinct expression of its natural characteristics.

In this lot, the result is a clean cup with a balanced structure and a harmonious combination of sweetness, chocolate, and citrus.

Sensory Profile

The cup features notes of caramel, milk chocolate, and orange.

Caramel provides a deep and pleasant sweetness reminiscent of caramelized sugar.

Milk chocolate adds a smooth texture and a creamy mouthfeel, providing balance and roundness.

Finally, orange introduces a delicate citrus acidity that adds freshness and prevents the profile from becoming overly sweet.

Its creamy body and medium acidity make this coffee an excellent choice for espresso.

TANAT Coffee's light espresso roast aims to preserve the character of the origin and offer a balanced extraction, maintaining the coffee's sweetness and most delicate notes.

A choice for those who enjoy sweet, creamy espressos with a fruity touch.

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