The consumption of coffee, one of the world’s most popular beverages, has become an integral part of Uganda’s social culture. Evenings have become a favourite coffee-consumption time. But which cafes are worth their name? Which ones do actually go out to the farms, harvest and eventually roast t
The consumption of coffee, one of the world’s most popular beverages, has become an integral part of Uganda’s social culture. Evenings have become a favourite coffee-consumption time. But which cafes are worth their name? Which ones do actually go out to the farms, harvest and eventually roast the coffee beans from which they brew an alluring variety of coffee and unforgettable tasty blends? Raphael Okello went scouting.
Rwenzori Coffee Shop - Shoprite, Lugogo There are 8 to 10 different coffee types from which clients can choose at Rwenzori coffee shop. But the strength of this barely three-year-old coffee shop is in the space, location and parking space. Monday to Saturday it’s open from 7:00am to 9:00pm. On Sunday it closes at 8:00pm although sometimes, it closes earlier.
1000 Cups Coffee House - Buganda Road One of Kampala’s prime coffee outlets, 1000 Cups Coffee House on Buganda Road, offers some unusual coffee blends, from a lemon grass infused coffee to a traditional roast lightly in clay pots. Each roasting and brewing process is done as the customer watches, with specialised equipment (most of which are also sold in the outlet). Cappuccinos and Espresso (very strong coffee boiled under a lot of pressure over water) are the most popular. Other options include over 20 recipes from different countries, iced and regular coffee. It is a small and neat outlet with local and international newspapers, comfortable cushioned seats and walls decorated with art pieces, china and paintings. Prices range from sh2,000 to sh10,000. You can also buy ground coffee at the house. It’s open Monday to Saturday from 8:00am to 8:00pm and on Sunday from 9:00am to 6:00pm.