Glasgow Gala - Uganda
This year we were super hyped and proud to enter the Best Roaster competition at Glasgow Coffee Festival. For this we had to submit two coffees, the first was supplied by the competition runners to every participant and each roastery had to roast and submit 10kg for judging. We loved it so much and were so proud of what we created we've decided to add it to our store!
So with no further introduction we bring you Glasgow Gala! A beautiful washed process coffee from Uganda. An incredibly bright and sweet coffee from Mt. Elgon roasted with love and care in Yorkshire by us right here at Chipp.
This coffee is a stunning washed process arabica coffee from Wanale Coffee and The Coffee Yard in Uganda, with extra support from The Coffee Gardens Project. Wanale Coffee is named after the prominent peak overlooking Mbale City, a natural convergence point for all coffee coming from the surrounding communities of Mt. Elgon.
The coffee is grown at elevations between 1,300 and 1,600 meters above sea level and is processed by trained lead farmers, who are responsible for pulping, fermentation and drying.
The Coffee Yard purchases the coffee in parchment form, typically at moisture levels of 13–15%. Coffee is first assessed through defect and sensory analysis, and only lots that match desired profiles are selected. These then undergo final drying, categorisation, and cupping to ensure consistency and quality, prior to milling and final sorting.
The Coffee Yard is run by the incredible Norman Mukuru, a coffee guru with decades of experience. In the flatlands approaching the foothills of Mt. Elgon he has established The Coffee Yard, a huge centre for coffee drying with a formidable reputation for high quality naturals with a diverse range of cup profiles curated for individual clients' specific preferences.
The Coffee Gardens Project has been established for many purposes: to improve farmers’ income and livelihoods, create and provide rural employment, promote gender equality, increase transparency and traceability throughout the supply chain, promote and work on environmental protection in the area and to provide farmer training in Good Agricultural Practises (GAP).
This work has now expanded with The Coffee Gardens working with local partners like The Coffee Yard where they are are supporting Norman Mukuru and his team at The Coffee Yard to bring his coffees to the UK and EU. This relationship is now in its second year and looking to build upon the work they officially started in 2024/25. They have known Norman for several years and built a relationship on sharing knowledge and learning from each other around processing and creating farmer traceability programs.
*Our coffee is freshly roasted each Monday and Thursday. Orders are dispatched on Wednesday and Friday with Royal Mail Tracked 48. Please allow 2-3 business days for your order to arrive.
*Our coffee is freshly roasted each Monday & Thursday and orders are dispatched on Wednesday and Friday with Royal Mail Tracked 48. Please allow 2-3 business days for your order to arrive.
Roast Profile
Light
Notes Of
Producer / Region
Wanale Coffee
Variety
Nyasaland, SL14, SL28
Process
Washed
Altitude
1300 - 1600 MASL
OUR GUARANTEE
We pride ourselves on our exceptional customer service and with that our coffee quality also.
So we guarantee that if you really dont love the coffee you purchase from us, we'll help make it right!
BREW GUIDES ☕️
- Grind 14g of coffee on a medium-fine grind
- Wet the plunger then push the plunger into the end of the brewing chamber
- Place filter paper into filter chamber and rinse paper with warm water (carefully)
- Place Aeropress on your scale in the inverted position (upside down) and tare scales.
- Add ground coffee to your Aeropress.
- Using freshly boiled water straight off the boil, start a timer, add 60g of water and give a short stir.
- After 30 seconds add another 170g of water, bringing your total water up to 230g
- Leave your Aeropress to brew for 3 minutes
- At the 3 minute mark carefully attach your filter chamber with filter paper
- Hold a mug or vessel on top of your Aeropress and carefully flip over
- Gently push down to extract all the coffee from the Aeropress
- Remove and enjoy.
Chipp Tip
If you don't have scales a typical coffee scoop will give you roughly 15-17g of ground coffee.
View the full guide here.
- Grind your coffee to a medium-coarse grind
- Weigh out your coffee, we always recommend 60g coffee to 1 litre of water. For example: 400ml brew = 24g coffee
- Using fresh water, boil your kettle, fold the filter paper into your Chemex and flush with hot water to pre heat the Chemex and remove any papery taste. Discard the water
- Pour the ground coffee into the Chemex paper and gently shake to even out the coffee bed
- Start a timer then begin to bloom your coffee by pouring enough water to just cover and wet all the coffee and leave to steep for 30 seconds
- At 30 seconds begin to gradually add the rest of the water until all your water is added by 1 minute 30 seconds
- Allow the coffee to drain through the filter. If your grind is correct this should take approximately 5 minutes in total
- Pour and enjoy
Chipp Tip
If you don't have scales a typical coffee scoop will give you roughly 15-17g of ground coffee.
View the full guide here.
What you’ll need:
- Fresh coffee
- A jug / french press / or best a Cold Brew Coffee Maker
- A fine strainer or filter papers
Here’s founder Zach's personal recipe:
- 32.5g coarsely ground coffee
- Add 500ml of fresh filtered water.
- Give it a little stir
- Leave it in the fridge for 8-12 hours.
- Strain through a V60 02 or the Hario Cold Brew Coffee Maker
Dose: 18 grams
Brew time: 25-30 sec
Brew weight: 30-36 grams
This should be used a recommended start, not an absolute.
See how you get on and change your recipe to what suits you best and let us know what you find!
- Grind your coffee to a coarse grind
- Use a ratio of 60G Coffee to 1Ltr water
- In a 3 cup french press add 21g coffee (approx 3 scoops)
- Add 350ml boiling water
- Leave to brew for 4 minutes
- Use a spoon to gently stir the crust
- Leave the french press to brew and settle for a further 6 minutes.
- Add the plunger and gently press
Chipp Tip
Being patient with your French Press will make sure you have an even better coffee experience and making sure to use scales and freshly ground coffee will help elevate that cup of morning java even further!
View the full guide here.
- Grind your coffee a little coarser than table salt. You will need approx 15-17g of coffee.
- Boil your kettle with fresh water.
- Add your boiled water to the brewing chamber, just up to the fill line.
- Fill the basket with coffee, slightly mounded, and level the surface off with your finger. Brush away loose grounds on the top edge of the filter basket.
- Carefully screw the top of the brewer to the bottom not over-tightening it.
- Place the Moka pot on your stove over a medium heat ensuring the handle is not in any direct heat.
- Keep the lid open and wait for the coffee to extract into the top chamber.
- Once the coffee starts to bubble out of the inner spout and no more liquid emerges carefully take the Moka pot off the heat and run the bottom chamber under a cold tap to stop any further extraction.
- Pour and enjoy.
Chipp Tip
If you don't have scales a typical coffee scoop will give you roughly 15-17g of ground coffee.
