The Fix - April 2026

Roaster Description: "In the southern reaches of the Kigezi Highlands lies Kisoro, a district of volcanic soils and sweeping hillsides that border the Virunga Mountains and Rwanda. Know for its cool climate, fertile terrain, and rich biodiversity, Kisoro embodies everything that makes southwestern Uganda so distinct. Here, coffee thrives in harmony with banana trees and forest life. When Kenneth Barigye founded Mountain Harvest 2017, his mission was simple: to improve the livelihoods of Uganda's smallholder coffee farmers. Mountain Harvest established demonstration farms, trained communities in regenerative agriculture, and invested in farm land. The Kisoro Estate was among the first of these farms, planted in early 2022 by a small team of agronomists. It has since become a living laboratory--where farmers experiment with tree spacing, shade management, and agroforestry models. Every stage, from seedling to drying, is carefully monitored and refiened. This coffee represents the intersection of innovation and tradition. Roasted light, the cup is densely sweet with notes of Cotton Candy grape, mango tea, dessert wine, and strawberries and cream."