Whole-bean specialty coffee from Papua New Guinea, roasted in Warsaw by CoffeeLab. Light roast, perfect for filter coffee machines, drippers, Chemex, AeroPress, French Press, and other pour-over brewing methods. In the cup, you can expect the hints of dark grapes, halva and thyme.Origin: Papua New GuineaRegion: Waghi TalFarm: Plantation SigriVariety: Typica, ArushaProcessing: WashedAltitude: 1550 m a.s.l.ABOUT THE COFFEE AND THE PLANTATIONThe Sigri plantation in the Waghi Valley (Western Highlands) has been operating since the 1950s and is the largest single coffee plantation in Papua New Guinea. Located at an altitude of over 1500 m a.s.l. on fertile, volcanic soils, it is a rare example of a full-scale plantation in a country dominated by small, backyard crops.The site employs chemical-free practices with an emphasis on a sustainable approach and natural shading, which supports even ripening of the fruit. Harvesting is done by hand, selecting only fully ripe cherries, which allows the proper balance of sugars and acidity to be maintained at the raw material stage. The processing is a classic washed method with extended fermentation. The beans ferment for three days, during which they are rinsed daily, followed by an additional day of fermentation. After this stage, the coffee is sun-dried for a minimum of 21 days and undergoes multi-stage sorting, which translates into the clarity and repeatability of the profile.ROASTER'S OPINIONThe opinion of Filip Ślęczek – our head roaster: Papua New Guinea – we haven't had coffee from this region for several years. And when it finally appeared, it made its way to Coffeedesk! It is safe to say that this is an unusual daily coffee. You will find a lot of clean, halva-like sweetness, broken by the acidity of dark grapes (you certainly know the taste of thick grape skin), with the whole subtly seasoned with a hint of thyme. Diverse, as May weather tends to be, and something good for everyone!COFFEE OF THE MONTHEvery month we pick two coffee specials – one for the espresso lovers, and the other for the pour-over sippers. Working directly with the roasteries, we deliver freshly roasted, unique coffee beans – always of the highest quality, at the lowest price you can get. What you get is also a thorough review, description, origin, and brewing guide.The aim of the project is to get you acquainted with speciality coffees and various flavours they offer. Check out the coffees of this month!RECIPEMethod: Inverted AeropressDose: 17gBrewing time: 2:30 – end of brewing, 2:45 – end of pressingTemperature: 90°CYield: 240 mlGrind: On an EK grinder: 9 -> fine, slightly finer than standard Aeropress grindFilter: DoubleThanks to the lower temperature and finer grind, the coffee comes out super sweet.Store in a cold and dry space.

Whole-bean specialty coffee from Uganda, roasted in Poland by COFFEE PLANT. Dark roast, perfect for espresso, coffee machines, and moka pots. You can expect hints of caramel, peach, lemon and black tea.Country: UgandaRegion: Kasese DistrictFarm: Bugoye Washing StationProducent: Kyagalanyi Coffee    Varietal: SL14, SL28Processing: Fully WashedAltitude: 1700-2200 m a.s.l.ABOUT THE REGION AND THE FARMThe magnificent Rwenzori Mountains, known as the "Mountains of the Moon," stretch for over 120 km across western Uganda. High altitude, fertile volcanic soils, abundant rainfall, and appropriate temperatures create ideal conditions for growing high-quality coffee, while rivers flowing from the snow-capped peaks effectively irrigate the surrounding areas.Farmers delivering coffee cherries to the Bugoye washing station cultivate coffee trees on very small farms (approx. 2 acres), working by hand, often with the help of their entire families. This is because coffee serves as their primary source of income. Although the region is mainly famous for natural process coffees, washed coffees are also produced here—and that is exactly what this coffee is.Due to difficult access, many farms can only be reached on foot. To facilitate sales, 18 collection points were established, from which the coffee is transported for further processing. The mission of the Bugoye station is sustainable development, supported by professional agronomists working directly with local farmers.ABOUT THE PROCESSINGThe coffee cherries delivered to Bugoye are grown and harvested at altitudes between 1,700 and 2,200 meters above sea level. In addition to washed coffees, the station itself produces classic naturals, honey-processed coffees, and has also begun conducting experiments with fermentation. After the processing phase, the coffees were exported by Kyagalanyi Coffee, which is the first company in Uganda to receive a coffee export license.The washed process at Bugoye begins by placing the harvested cherries into large fermentation tanks filled with water. Anything that floats to the surface is then removed—damaged cherries, underripe ones, and all foreign objects like leaves or sticks. Next, the coffee is passed through a depulper and moves to further water tanks, where it is "washed" and ferments for 24 hours. Finally, the beans in parchment are dried, hulled, and packed into GrainPro bags.ROASTER'S OPINIONUganda is another African country where coffee production methods are changing dynamically. This momentum also greatly affects the quality of the beans sourced from there. For years, coffees from Uganda were primarily associated with low-quality Robusta. While high-quality microlots did appear, they were rare exceptions.The current situation in the green coffee market and the work of importers and exporters have ensured that the quality of Ugandan coffee improves year after year, with more high-quality coffee entering the market. We observe an improvement in bean quality annually, even as a result of minor adjustments to production processes.This washed lot from the Bugoye station is particularly interesting because it is very complex and somewhat unusual for washed beans from Uganda. The coffee has a light, tea-like body, reminiscent of those well-known from Ethiopia. The acidity is medium, citric, and delicately sparkling. The whole profile is complemented by a caramel-peach sweetness that is noticeable in the long aftertaste. This is the case for espresso, but after adding milk, the coffee changes dramatically. Although it remains light and tea-like, such as washed Ethiopias, the caramel-peach sweetness begins to stand out, creating a delicious, sweet milk coffee.RECIPEUse 18 grams of beans to brew 40 grams of espresso. Grind the coffee finely to aim for an extraction time of approximately 25 seconds. If you want to slightly suppress the acidity and boost the sweetness, grind a bit coarser to extend the extraction by a few seconds.COFFEE OF THE MONTHEvery month we pick two coffee specials – one for the espresso lovers, and the other for the pour-over sippers. Working directly with the roasteries, we deliver freshly roasted, unique coffee beans – always of the highest quality, at the lowest price you can get. What you get is also a thorough review, description, origin, and brewing guide.The aim of the project is to get you acquainted with speciality coffees and various flavours they offer. Check out the coffees of this month!Store in a cold and dry space.

Whole-bean specialty coffee from Uganda, roasted in Poland by COFFEE PLANT. Dark roast, perfect for espresso, coffee machines, and moka pots. You can expect hints of caramel, peach, lemon and black tea.Country: UgandaRegion: Kasese DistrictFarm: Bugoye Washing StationProducent: Kyagalanyi Coffee  Varietal: SL14, SL28Processing: Fully WashedAltitude: 1700-2200 m a.s.l.ABOUT THE REGION AND THE FARMThe magnificent Rwenzori Mountains, known as the "Mountains of the Moon," stretch for over 120 km across western Uganda. High altitude, fertile volcanic soils, abundant rainfall, and appropriate temperatures create ideal conditions for growing high-quality coffee, while rivers flowing from the snow-capped peaks effectively irrigate the surrounding areas.Farmers delivering coffee cherries to the Bugoye washing station cultivate coffee trees on very small farms (approx. 2 acres), working by hand, often with the help of their entire families. This is because coffee serves as their primary source of income. Although the region is mainly famous for natural process coffees, washed coffees are also produced here—and that is exactly what this coffee is.Due to difficult access, many farms can only be reached on foot. To facilitate sales, 18 collection points were established, from which the coffee is transported for further processing. The mission of the Bugoye station is sustainable development, supported by professional agronomists working directly with local farmers.ABOUT THE PROCESSINGThe coffee cherries delivered to Bugoye are grown and harvested at altitudes between 1,700 and 2,200 meters above sea level. In addition to washed coffees, the station itself produces classic naturals, honey-processed coffees, and has also begun conducting experiments with fermentation. After the processing phase, the coffees were exported by Kyagalanyi Coffee, which is the first company in Uganda to receive a coffee export license.The washed process at Bugoye begins by placing the harvested cherries into large fermentation tanks filled with water. Anything that floats to the surface is then removed—damaged cherries, underripe ones, and all foreign objects like leaves or sticks. Next, the coffee is passed through a depulper and moves to further water tanks, where it is "washed" and ferments for 24 hours. Finally, the beans in parchment are dried, hulled, and packed into GrainPro bags.ROASTER'S OPINIONUganda is another African country where coffee production methods are changing dynamically. This momentum also greatly affects the quality of the beans sourced from there. For years, coffees from Uganda were primarily associated with low-quality Robusta. While high-quality microlots did appear, they were rare exceptions.The current situation in the green coffee market and the work of importers and exporters have ensured that the quality of Ugandan coffee improves year after year, with more high-quality coffee entering the market. We observe an improvement in bean quality annually, even as a result of minor adjustments to production processes.This washed lot from the Bugoye station is particularly interesting because it is very complex and somewhat unusual for washed beans from Uganda. The coffee has a light, tea-like body, reminiscent of those well-known from Ethiopia. The acidity is medium, citric, and delicately sparkling. The whole profile is complemented by a caramel-peach sweetness that is noticeable in the long aftertaste. This is the case for espresso, but after adding milk, the coffee changes dramatically. Although it remains light and tea-like, such as washed Ethiopias, the caramel-peach sweetness begins to stand out, creating a delicious, sweet milk coffee.RECIPEUse 18 grams of beans to brew 40 grams of espresso. Grind the coffee finely to aim for an extraction time of approximately 25 seconds. If you want to slightly suppress the acidity and boost the sweetness, grind a bit coarser to extend the extraction by a few seconds.COFFEE OF THE MONTHEvery month we pick two coffee specials – one for the espresso lovers, and the other for the pour-over sippers. Working directly with the roasteries, we deliver freshly roasted, unique coffee beans – always of the highest quality, at the lowest price you can get. What you get is also a thorough review, description, origin, and brewing guide.The aim of the project is to get you acquainted with speciality coffees and various flavours they offer. Check out the coffees of this month!Store in a cold and dry place.