ETC… Historically, Uganda has been known for robusta coffee production. However, in the early 20th century, arabica varietals were introduced from Malawi and Ethiopia. Today, arabica production accounts for about 20% of Uganda's annual coffee exports and there has been a significant rise in the quality of coffee grown in Uganda – particularly in the past decade. Gorilla Summit Coffee is a project founded by Gerald K. Mbabazi in 2012 with the explicit mission to help farmers earn better income for their coffee. The initiative began in the village of Kanugu, where local producers were only able to find local buyers who were only willing to pay exceptionally low prices. By offering training to improve farming and harvesting techniques, and by building a cherry receiving station with modern processing equipment, Gorilla Summit Coffee was able to help farmers produce higher-quality coffee and help bring this region to the forefront of specialty coffee in Uganda. This particular coffee is perfect for anyone who loves the juicy notes of natural processed Ethiopian coffee and those who enjoy the unique flavor profiles of coffee from Kenya and Tanzania.