GO BEYOND THE TASTE
Carico Coffee
For generations, our families have cultivated coffee in the lush hills of Mount Elgon.
At Carico Coffee, we honour that heritage by protecting our land, empowering our farmers, and sharing our coffee with the world. We believe coffee is more than a drink.
It’s a way to build futures, preserve nature, and bring people together.
Mt. Elgon
From soil to soul, we are dedicated to sustainable actions that benefit both the
ecosystem of Mount Elgon
and the Bugisu farmers who rely on the land. Every drop of our coffee helps save habitats, secure
fairer livelihoods
and safeguard our mountain for future generations..
Carico Coffee
Our Story
Since our beginnings in 2016, our purpose has been clear: to grow coffee in a way that uplifts people, protects the land, and builds lasting futures in the Mount Elgon region.
For us, coffee isn’t just about savour. It’s about resilience, opportunity, and impact together
Mount Elgon
Terrain
Peak: Wagagai, 4,321 metres altitude
The upper 'coffee gardens', at altitudes of up to 2,300 metres, border the riches of a UNESCO biodiversity hotspot. Too far and too high to allow the use of fertilisers or pesticides, they rely on regenerative agriculture to produce exceptional crops. Ask a shopper in the city’s market, “Which vegetables do you like most?” They come from farms such as these with their rich soil.
Together, these elements create an incredible and unique coffee known as Bugisu Arabica.
Fuel the movement
Keep the tree impact!
We are dedicated to regenerative practices that benefit the ecosystem of Mount Elgon and the coffee farmers who rely on its slopes, and to farmers throughout Uganda who collaborate and share the country's rich and diverse coffee heritage. Every drop of Carico coffee is geared towards regenerating habitats, building stronger livelihoods, and safeguarding the future of all who depend on this mountain and its coffee. At the back of our minds is 'How can we ensure that future generations drink coffee as generations before us allowed us to?'
Manchester × Uganda
An Origin to Watch in a City Obsessed with Specialty Coffee
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