This lot comes from a new chapter in Onyx’s partnership with Long Miles Coffee. After years of working together in Burundi, they’ve ventured into Uganda’s Rwenzori Mountains to unlock its untapped potential.

Origin

The Rwenzori range—also called the Mountains of the Moon—rises between Uganda and DR Congo, creating cool microclimates perfect for specialty coffee. Historically overlooked and under-supported, these farms faced low prices, poor infrastructure, and limited agronomy knowledge. Long Miles built a washing station near Kasese and launched a Coffee Scout program to change that, working with remote farming families high in the mountains. Despite challenges like rebel attacks and flooding, their commitment is rewriting Uganda’s coffee story.

Variety

This lot showcases SL28 grown at high altitude in rich volcanic soils. These cultivars thrive in the Rwenzori’s dramatic climate, producing vibrant, fruit-forward profiles that express true terroir.

Process

Natural processing keeps the coffee cherry intact during fermentation and drying. It’s tricky, but when done right—as it is here—it delivers stunning complexity and big, juicy fruit notes. Carefully handpicked cherries dry on raised beds, slowly developing the floral and tropical character that defines this cup.

Flavour Notes: Rose, Cranberry, Milk Chocolate and Plum

What is the roast recency?

Onyx recommend brewing with beans that are at least two weeks off roast. All beans are roasted to peak flavour at around 8-12 weeks. We have the option to either purchase standard beans (at least 2 weeks but no longer than 6 weeks off roast), or rested beans (at least 7 weeks off roast, no longer than 12). For peak flavour, if you are looking to use immediately, we recommend purchasing the rested beans. If you are adding to your rotation of beans, we recommend purchasing the standard and allowing the beans to naturally rest and mature whilst you rotate through other beans.