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Elgon Roast
Elgon Roast
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Elgon Roast - Sparking Dreams
100% Ugandan speciality-grade arabica coffee.
We proudly source our green beans directly from Mt Elgon Agroforestry Communities Cooperative Enterprise Ltd (MEACCE). Located on the slopes of Mt Elgon in Uganda, MEACCE is a cooperative dedicated to sustainable farming practices and community development.
Altitude: 1,700m-2,200m above sea level
Process: Washed
Specialty Cupping Score: 84
Taste notes: Blackcurrant with apple sweetness, chocolate & almond
Roast: Light/Medium
Strength: 3/5
Our ground coffee is a general-purpose grind, which is suitable for all types of filter coffee (e.g. cafetiere, drip, V60, Aeropress, mocha pot).
Every Cup Makes a Difference:
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Support for education: 100% of profits fund teacher salaries and meals at The Early Learning School in Entebbe, Uganda.
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Fund children's education in Uganda: Each 250g bag funds a teacher's salary for a day, and each 1kg bag covers two days.
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Sustainable packaging: Fully recyclable, carbon-neutral packaging.
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Coffee tree planting: In 2025, we aim to plant 20,000 coffee trees on the slopes of Mount Elgon, Uganda.
Shipping charges
Free pick-up from Kickstart Coffee headquarters, Madingley, UK (select at checkout)
2nd class Royal Mail delivery: £2.99
1st class Royal Mail delivery: £3.99
Blog posts
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Empowering Communities in Uganda
Three weeks have passed since Hannah returned from Uganda with Vivian, the Director of Primary Education. Vivian’s visit to the UK aimed to understand how our coffee sales generate income...
Empowering Communities in Uganda
Three weeks have passed since Hannah returned from Uganda with Vivian, the Director of Primary Education. Vivian’s visit to the UK aimed to understand how our coffee sales generate income...
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Reflections on Our First Week in Uganda
As I reflect on our first week in Uganda, I’m amazed at how quickly the time has passed. The school is buzzing with the laughter, learning and singing of 380...
Reflections on Our First Week in Uganda
As I reflect on our first week in Uganda, I’m amazed at how quickly the time has passed. The school is buzzing with the laughter, learning and singing of 380...
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Rowing Success & Rubbish Collection Joy
Thanks to the efforts of Reuben and his recent rowing challenge, we are thrilled to announce that he has raised an impressive £2,200! This will provide 401 much-needed rucksacks for...
Rowing Success & Rubbish Collection Joy
Thanks to the efforts of Reuben and his recent rowing challenge, we are thrilled to announce that he has raised an impressive £2,200! This will provide 401 much-needed rucksacks for...
