From the Journal
Origin stories, evaluation notes,the craft of the cup.
Deep dives on Uganda as a specialty coffee origin, the SCA cupping protocol, and everything that shapes what you taste.
July 2026 · 4 min read
Why Uganda is the next great coffee origin
Uganda grows Arabica at altitudes between 1,500 and 2,300 metres above sea level — higher than much of Ethiopia, higher than most of Kenya.
UgandaSpecialty CoffeeOrigin
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What is a Q-grade and why does it matter?
Most coffee is sold on description alone. Rich. Bold. Smooth. These words mean nothing without a standard behind them. A Q-grade is that standard.
Q-GradeSCASpecialty Coffee
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