Single-origin Arabica and Robusta coffee, hand-harvested on the misty slopes of western Uganda and roasted with the same care our farmers give to growing it.
Born in the highlands of Uganda, Crested Creek Coffee brings together mountain air, rich soils, and generations of coffee-growing hands. We roast every bean with the same care our farmers put into growing it, so every cup carries a little piece of where we’re from to wherever you are.
Across Uganda's mountain landscapes, coffee grows in distinct environments shaped by altitude, soil, climate, and the communities that cultivate it.
Eastern Uganda's volcanic highland region with fertile soils and ideal altitude for specialty Arabica production.
1,400–2,300mWestern Uganda's mountain range along the Albertine Rift, known for cool climate and diverse coffee landscape.
1,200–2,000mSouthwestern Uganda's Virunga highlands with distinct volcanic soils and high-altitude coffee environment.
1,800–2,400mMount Moroto in Karamoja and Mufumbiro ranges in the southwest contribute to Uganda's rich coffee diversity.
1,000–2,500mCrested Creek Coffee represents Uganda's broader coffee heritage, sourcing both Arabica and Robusta from mountain and highland regions known for quality production.
We grow both Arabica and Robusta coffee across Uganda's highlands, roasted to perfection.
Ten unhurried stages between the mountainside and your mug.
Coffee plants thrive in the volcanic soil and cool mountain air of Uganda's highlands, nurtured by seasonal rainfall.
White flowers give way to green cherries that mature over 6–9 months, developing sweetness and complexity.
Only ripe, red cherries are picked by hand, one plant at a time, often multiple passes per season for peak quality.
Cherries are sorted by hand to remove underripe, overripe, or damaged fruit before processing begins.
Cherries are processed using washed or natural methods to remove the fruit and prepare the beans for drying.
Beans dry on raised beds for 3–4 weeks — the traditional DRUGAR method — turned by hand each day for even drying.
Once dried, the parchment layer is milled away to reveal the green coffee bean underneath, ready for grading.
Green beans are sorted by size and density, then cupped and tasted to assess quality before roasting.
Roasted in controlled batches to bring out the unique character of each lot rather than mask it with darkness.
Brewed, poured, and carrying a little piece of the Rwenzori Mountains with it — ready for your cup.
Every lot we roast passes through the hands of a smallholder family before it reaches ours. Most farms across Uganda's highlands are modest — under two acres — tended by the same families for generations, passing down the timing, patience, and care that separates good coffee from remarkable coffee.
Cafes, roasters and retailers — enquire about wholesale pricing and minimum order quantities.
A visual journey from farm to roastery to cup.
Answers to questions coffee buyers often ask about our Uganda-grown coffee.
Our coffee is grown across Uganda's coffee regions, including areas in the eastern, western, and southwestern highlands as well as lower-altitude areas around the country. These regions offer ideal conditions for both specialty Arabica and Robusta production.
DRUGAR (Dried Uganda Arabica) is a traditional natural processing method specific to Uganda. Whole coffee cherries are dried on raised beds for 3–4 weeks under the sun, turned by hand each day. This allows the fruit to ferment slightly around the bean, imparting distinctive winey and fruity notes.
Yes, we ship internationally. Shipping costs and delivery times vary by destination. For large wholesale orders outside Uganda, we work with freight forwarders to ensure your coffee arrives in optimal condition. Contact us for a quote specific to your location.
We are currently in the process of obtaining organic and fair trade certifications. Our farming practices follow traditional organic methods, but we do not yet have formal certification documentation. We can provide details about our growing practices upon request.
For retail orders, use the contact form on this page or reach out via WhatsApp. For wholesale enquiries, use the wholesale enquiry button in the Wholesale section above, or email us directly. We'll respond with pricing, availability, and payment options.
For wholesale orders, minimum quantities depend on the lot and packaging format. We're flexible for first-time orders to help you test our coffee. Contact us with your requirements and we'll work with you to find a suitable arrangement.
We offer both green beans and roasted coffee. Green beans are available for roasters who want to profile our lots themselves. Roasted coffee is available in various roast levels to suit your preference. Specify your preference when enquiring.
Store roasted coffee in an airtight container away from light, heat, and moisture. Use within 2–3 weeks of opening for optimal freshness. Green beans can be stored for up to a year in similar conditions if kept cool and dry.
Plot 1 Kimera Rd, Ntinda
Kampala, Uganda
