Direct from Uganda

Direct specialty coffee from Uganda – clear & transparent.

East Africa • Europe

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German Roaster Delegation · Uganda, 2–10 May 2026
In cooperation with MAAIF & Embassy of Uganda Berlin · CCPAU · Slow Food Uganda
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What we offer

Services & Modules

Sourcing & Network Access Exclusive lots from Uganda, certified cooperatives, storytelling collateral.
Quality Management & Cupping SCA-cuppings, Q-grader feedback, sample service.
Logistics & Transport Coordination From East Africa to Europe.
Finance & Administration Pre-financing, document services, reporting.

The model

How It Works

1

Origin & Export

Our Ugandan partners consolidate lots across farms in Mount Elgon, Rwenzori, Masaka and West Nile — handling aggregation and international export.

2

Import & Customs

Zuricaf handles German import, customs clearance, and delivery to your roastery — from 10 bags, no full container needed.

3

Key Account & Quality

Permanent contact in Germany: SCA cuppings, Q-grader feedback, sample service, and repeat order management.

2026 in partnership with CCPAU (Uganda), Slow Food Uganda, and the Uganda Embassy Berlin.

Our values

Green Coffee – Why Zuricaf?

We deliver sustainably grown green coffee directly from Uganda — without detours and with full transparency. Our network spans cooperatives in Mount Elgon, Rwenzori, Masaka, Luwero and West Nile.

Slow Food Coffee & Biodiversity

As part of the international Slow Food movement we stand for good, clean, fair.

Goals

  • Organic, eco-friendly farming to improve soil health.
  • Diversity of coffee varieties & companion plants for resilient agro-ecosystems.
  • Training & fair trade practices to improve farmers’ livelihoods.
  • Higher cup quality through better farming and processing methods.
  • Social projects & education as the backbone of a sustainable community.

Implementation & Measurement

  • Shade management: tree distribution to mitigate heat & foster biodiversity.
  • Continuous farmer trainings on best practices & innovations.
  • Monitoring & evaluation: every project start and finish is documented by M&E officers.

Golden Diversity – Species & Variety Wealth

A diverse mosaic of flora and fauna is essential for healthy agro-ecosystems. Different species deliver key ecosystem services — from pollination to pest control. Studies like Hooper & Vitousek (1997) show: the higher the diversity, the more climate-resilient a system becomes.

Diversity also pays socially: parallel cultivation of different crops allows smallholders to harvest year-round, stabilise income and differentiate from the bulk market.

Trade for Aid – our values

  • Direct trade: At least 70% of the export price remains with producers — full transparency.
  • Slow Food commitment: We actively support the Slow Food Coffee Presidio Uganda — promoting good, clean and fair practices from farm to cup.
  • Holistic consulting: From lot selection to logistics — all from one source.
  • Deep-rooted network: Long-term partnerships with farming families, cooperatives, and NGO projects across Uganda.

What’s behind the name “Zuricaf”? — zuri (Swahili for “beautiful”) + CAF (Coffee). In short: beautiful Ugandan coffee.

Specialty varieties

Canephora & Liberica Initiatives in Uganda

We love diversity and believe in its integral power to strengthen ecosystems and communities. Together with Canephora as well as Liberica and Excelsa farmers — and Slow Food Uganda — we explore the potential of climate-resilient coffee specialties.

Project Goals

  • Long-term supply security: Liberica & Excelsa as robust complements to Arabica & Robusta.
  • Boost local value creation: trainings, on-site processing & fair prices.
  • Premium positioning: unique flavour profile (bold, fruity, gently sweet).
  • Climate action: agroforestry, efficient irrigation & renewable energy.

Status quo: exchange & pilot phase — first micro-lots expected in 2026; international trade not yet started.

Seasonality

Uganda Harvest Calendar (indicative – varies by micro-climate)

RegionTypeMain CropFly Crop
Mount Elgon (Bugisu) Arabica Oct – Mar May – Jul
Rwenzori Arabica Sep – Dec Mar – May
Masaka Canephora (Robusta) May – Aug Oct – Jan
Luwero Robusta / Liberica Oct – Feb Mar – May
West Nile Arabica Oct – Jan Apr – Jun

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