Chelangat is a single-origin coffee sourced from the high-altitude communities surrounding Mount Elgon in eastern Uganda. Grown at elevations between 2,000 and 2,300 meters, this coffee is a blend of Nyasaland, SL14, and SL28 varieties. It is processed using the washed method. The cup profile features prominent citrus acidity, specifically lemon, balanced by soft fruit sweetness with tasting notes of orange, plum, and milk chocolate. It has a delicate, silky body and a short, biscuity finish.
Origin
Mount Elgon (Uganda)
Kapchorwa, Sipi Falls (Uganda)
Flavor Notes
Orange, Lemon, Plum, Milk Chocolate
Roast Level
Medium
Processing
Washed
Typology
ArabicaNyasaland, SL14, SL-28
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