Detour - Uganda Makali Community

WHOLE BEAN

Tasting notes: Milk Oolong Tea, Brown Sugar, Sponge Toffee

Expressive and wild! The Makali Community is situated on the southern slope of Mount Elgon. It's named after the community's cliffside setting and signifies the progress and determination of growing coffee in such a rugged terrain. With the help of three producer leaders and our importing partner, Mountain Harvest, the Makali farmers have access to a drying shed, pulping facility, and clean water for coffee processing. Some farmers in the Makali Community have been using a pulping and drying facility provided by Mountain Harvest and received training and support to learn this processing stage and produce high-quality parchment. The decision to process the coffee themselves instead of selling the cherry to be processed stems from the fact that having processed parchment provides tangible savings for the farmers' families. This is a primary impact focus for Mountain Harvest's work in the region to build resilient supply chains and empower farmers to become experts in farm-based businesses.

This specific organic-certified lot is grown at 1700 MASL by 140 smallholder farmers as part of the Makali Community on the southern slope of Mount Elgon. It is a washed, processed, mixed variety of Nyasland, SL-14, and SL-28.

Origin - Mount Elgon, Eastern Uganda
Variety - Nyasaland, SL-14, SL-28
Process - Washed
Producer - Various Smallholders
Farm - Various
Altitude - 1600 to 1700 MASL

Detour Coffee Roasters, based in Hamilton, Ontario, is committed to delivering a fresh and dynamic coffee experience through thoughtful sourcing and innovative roasting. With a focus on ethical partnerships and sustainable practices, Detour works closely with farmers to ensure quality and traceability at every stage of production. Their approach highlights the unique flavours of each origin, creating coffees that are bright, balanced and full of character.

From their signature blends to vibrant single-origin offerings, Detour crafts coffees that are both approachable and complex, catering to everyday drinkers and coffee enthusiasts alike. Their dedication to consistency, flavour and sustainability has made Detour a standout in the Canadian coffee scene, redefining what it means to enjoy a truly great cup.