Last updated: 2026-09-17T22:23:32.506Z

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$18.12/250g

**Process:** [Natural](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/processing-method/natural)

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[Anaerobic](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/processing-method/anaerobic)

**Region:** [Sironko, Uganda 🇺🇬](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/region/642b5956-9709-4243-a723-212d02efb191)

**Variety:** [Nyasaland](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/nyasaland)

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[SL14](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/sl14)

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[SL28](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/sl28)

**Altitude:** 1800-2000 masl

**Recommended for:** Filter

## What the Brand Says

> This anaerobic natural brings a feast of of blood orange, pinot noir, and black cherry. Processed by the roastery’s fave Ugandan producer Norman Mukuru this lot is a prime example of the bold, boozy, and expressive coffees he’s known for. Cherries brought in by local farmers were sorted and left to ferment as the people in the surrounding Mt Elgon area gathered for traditional Imbalu celebrations. During this time the coffee developed it’s sweet, wine-like intensity, after-which it was slowly dried for three weeks on raised beds. - Producer: Norman Mukuru - Region: Sironko District, Eastern Region - Variety: Nyasaland, SL14 & SL28 - Altitude: 1800-2000masl - Cupping Score: 86.5 - Process: Ripe cherry is floated, sorted and rinsed before a 72hr fermentation in sealed barrels. Dried on raised beds over 3 weeks. - Cupping Notes: Big and boozy, floral and sweet. Black cherry & cassis, Pinot Noir & raspberry. - Brew Notes: Sweet jasmine and berry filters. Hibiscus & time marmalade shots. Honey nougat capps.

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# Imbalu Anaerobic Natural, Mount Elgon

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250g

$18.12

($32.88/lbs)

## Profile

### Taste characteristics

**Body:** 35/100 — Light & tea-like (0) to Full-bodied & creamy (100)

**Acidity:** 75/100 — Soft (0) to Bright & acidic (100)

**Sweetness:** 70/100 — Less sweet (0) to Very sweet (100)

**Bitterness:** 34/100 — Subtle bitterness (0) to Pronounced bitterness (100)

**Character:** 84/100 — Conventional (0) to Funky & novel (100)

**Roast level:** Light to medium — 3/7, from Extra light (1) to Extra dark (7)

## Tasting Notes

Berries

Blackcurrant

Blood orange

Dark cherry

Floral

Hibiscus

Raspberry

Boozy

Jasmine

Pinot noir

Sweet

Lime marmalade

honey nougat

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