Mount Elgon (Bugisu)

Farming system

Dense smallholders on volcanic slopes.

Long cooperative history; farms are tiny but coffee-focused.

Processing reality

Washed dominates (central washing stations).

Fermentation generally well understood; drying is the limiter during rains.

Raised beds common; covered beds are a quality advantage.

Supply chain + power

Cooperatives and exporter-backed stations dominate.

Cherry payment timing decides quality capture.

Lots are typically multi-producer, station-identified.

Buyer truth

Bugisu can be excellent, but station management > region name.