Our Origin
Uganda Origin
Seven growing regions. Traceable Arabica, Robusta and cocoa.
Uganda, the origin
From seven growing regions to the world's roasteries
Uganda grows both Arabica and Robusta, with two rainy seasons and a wide range of agro-ecologies. CabLinks was founded in Kampala in 2015 to connect these origins to roasters, traders and importers through traceable, quality-focused trade.
We source Arabica from Kigezi, Rwenzori, West Nile and Mount Elgon, and Robusta from Central, East Central and Western Uganda. Cocoa is sourced, aggregated and processed alongside our coffee.
Growing regions
Seven regions. Distinct profiles.
Each lot is documented to its region and supplier group. Availability varies by harvest, grade and season.
Arabica
Rwenzori
Western highlands along the Mountains of the Moon. High-altitude Arabica with a clean, expressive cup.
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Robusta
East Central
East central Uganda. FAQ Robusta in Screens 12, 15, 17 and 18.
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Harvest windows
Uganda's coffee year
Two rainy seasons support a main crop and a fly crop. The table shows typical windows; actual timing varies by region and season.
| Coffee | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Arabica | Main | Main | Off | Off | Fly | Fly | Fly | Fly | Main | Main | Main | Main |
| Robusta | Main | Off | Off | Off | Fly | Fly | Fly | Off | Off | Main | Main | Main |
Main and fly crop timing is a guide, not a guarantee. Confirm the current crop and shipment schedule with our export desk.
Grades and products
What we ship
Green coffee and cocoa, prepared and documented for export. Ask for current offer sheets and specifications.
Robusta
Bold body, high crema and a clean cup for espresso blends, instant and food service.
- FAQ Screen 12
- FAQ Screen 15
- FAQ Screen 17
- FAQ Screen 18
Arabica
Bright, complex washed lots and full-bodied natural lots, depending on region and process.
- Natural DRUGAR
- Washed A
- Washed AA
- Washed PB
Cocoa
Sourced, aggregated and processed Ugandan cocoa beans for buyers who need a reliable origin partner.
- Sourced and aggregated
- Processed for export
- Current offer on request
Quality and traceability
Documented from origin to export
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Sourcing and aggregation Coffee is aggregated through individual farmers and farmer groups across seven Ugandan regions.
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Cleaning and hulling Received lots are cleaned and hulled at origin before grading begins.
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Grading and colour sorting Lots are graded by screen size and colour sorted for consistency.
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Cupping and physical checks Cuppings and physical quality checks validate each lot before approval.
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Packing and labelling Coffee is packed in 60kg jute bags or to buyer specification and labelled to UCDA requirements.
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Inspection and export Every consignment is inspected, certified and documented by the responsible government authorities.
Built on relationships
Stronger together at origin
We aggregate mainly through individual farmers and farmer groups, reducing the layers between farm and market. Every step is documented, from intake to loading.
Long-term relationships, fair returns, training and harvest planning help keep quality and livelihoods rising together.
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Source Ugandan coffee and cocoa with confidence
Request current offer sheets and samples, or ask for our company profile and certifications. Our export desk is ready to work with your quality team.