Arabica · Screen 17/18

Bugisu AA Coffee

Uganda's flagship specialty coffee. The grade international buyers ask for by name.

Mount Elgon, Bugisu sub-region 1,600 - 2,200 m Washed process
Bugisu AA coffee beans from Uganda
FOB Price
241.50
USc/lb · updated daily
Grade Specification

Bugisu AA at a Glance

Origin
Mount Elgon, Bugisu sub-region
Altitude
1,600 - 2,200 m
Screen Size
Screen 17/18
Process
Washed
SCA Score
84+
Caffeine
1.2 - 1.5%
Moisture
11 - 12%
FOB (USc/lb)
241.50
Ugandan coffee farmer at origin
The Grade

What Bugisu AA Means

Bugisu AA is washed Arabica grown on the volcanic slopes of Mount Elgon, where high altitude and rich soil slow cherry maturation and concentrate sweetness. It is the top lot from the Bugisu region and the grade that put Ugandan specialty coffee on the cupping table.

Nonda buys bugisu aa direct from Ugandan farmers and washing stations at origin, then exports container loads on FOB Mombasa terms. Full grade directory and current pricing live at our grade directory.

Cup: Bright citrus acidity, dark chocolate body, winey finish
Best For

Who Buys Bugisu AA

Specialty roasters

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Single-origin programs

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Premium espresso

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Compare: Bugisu A , same origin, one screen size down, slightly softer cup.

See the full grade ladder side by side on our grade directory, and check live FOB rates on wholesale pricing.

Questions

Bugisu AA FAQ

What makes Bugisu AA the top Bugisu grade?

Bugisu AA is the largest-bean, cleanest lot from the Bugisu region (screen 17/18). It cups the brightest and scores highest on the SCA scale, which is why roasters treat it as Uganda's signature specialty grade.

Where is Bugisu AA coffee grown?

On the slopes of Mount Elgon in eastern Uganda, between 1,600 and 2,200 meters. The volcanic soil and cool high-altitude climate produce a dense bean with bright acidity.

What does Bugisu AA taste like?

Bright citrus up front, dark chocolate in the body, and a clean winey finish. It cups at 84+ on the SCA scale when processed to export standard.

Buy Bugisu AA Direct From Origin

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