This coffee is sourced from the Mubuku Washing Station in the Kasese District of Western Uganda, located near the Rwenzori Mountains at an altitude of 1300 to 2000 meters. It is an Arabica coffee of the SL14 variety, processed using a controlled 72-hour anaerobic natural method. The flavor profile features bold tropical fruit character, caramel sweetness, and notes of cacao nibs. This full-bodied coffee is the result of a specialty initiative focused on high-quality production and consistent flavor development.
The Little Marionette is a specialty roastery in Rozelle, in Sydney's Inner West, founded in 2010 by Ed Cutcliffe. The name plays on the image of a puppeteer pulling strings, a nod to Cutcliffe's role in connecting producers, roasters and drinkers across the supply chain. The roastery works on a 1967 Probat, chosen for its cast iron thermal properties and the deeper caramelisation they bring to the cup. Around 80 percent of sourcing runs through direct relationships with farms including Volcán Azul in Costa Rica, Finca Campos Hermoso in Colombia and Daye Bensa in Ethiopia, several of which have placed in the Cup of Excellence. The Little Marionette has since expanded internationally with operations in London, Winchester and New York.
