International Womens Day Coffee Spotlight: Oliva Kishero’s farm coffee
Oliva Kishero is one of a growing number of women farmers who are creating some of the finest coffee available in the world today.
With many of the traditional farms being male-dominated, we are proud to offer this exceptional East African coffee, that not only helps the region but the women of Uganda who are proving that they are equals, and in this case, offer better coffee than that of their male counterparts.
In an industry that is dominated by male coffee growers, we are so very proud to support a women’s only growing project!
History
Born on a coffee farm in 1973, it seems Oliva Kishero was destined to grow coffee. But without the help of the Gumutindo Union coffee project, farmers like Oliva, would likely not be able to offer such a wonderful coffee.
The women’s coffee project has helped many women like Oliva to purchase their own land, and not only improve their quality of life and prospects, but also improve the quality of their coffee.
Oliva and her husband own and run their impressive 10-hectare organic certified coffee farm in Gowosi village, on the cusp of the Kenyan border.
Part of the Buginyanya Primary Co-operative, which has over 700 members, which is in turn part of the Gumutindo Coffee Co-op, Oliva and her husband are well supported with their coffee growing endeavours.
Oliva has been treasurer of Gumutindo for four years and is one of Buginyanya Co-op’s seven committee members. She takes these responsibilities very seriously and is proud that she is setting an example for other women.
Growing their coffee in the shade of Mount Elgon, with an altitude of around 1300m and intercropped with banana trees, yams and cassava, the rich volcanic soil, warm climate and plenty of rainfall all combine to help produce some of the finest Arabica in the East of Africa.
Provenance
- Origin: Gumutindo Union, Uganda
- Farm: Oliva Kishero’s Farm
- Altitude: 1,300m
- Varietal: AA Women’s Premium
- Process: Fully washed/sun-dried
The taste
A wonderfully sweet, rich and fruity coffee offers a complex acidity which results in one of the best cups from the entire East African region.
Featuring an aroma of almonds and chocolate, this top grade creates a wonderfully smoothly bodied coffee with hints of apricots and zesty oranges.
Quick taste:
- Apricots
- Oranges
Brewing info
Suitable for all types of brewing methods thanks to its versatility.
We highly recommend as with all of our micro-lot coffees to slightly decrease extraction times to really enhance the subtle flavours on show. By doing so, you will really enhance the subtle tropical fruit flavours and enjoy a full bodied cup.
Brewing guide
- Filter
- Aeropress
- Espresso
- Milk-based drinks
For more information on the Gumutindo Coffee Coop please visit: www.gumutindocoffee.coop
For more information on our exclusive micro-lot range then please visit: www.caffesociety.co.uk/speciality-coffee