SPECIALITY COFFEE
Feel the Aroma of Uganda’s Finest Specialty Coffee
Roast Coffee
Carefully roasted to preserve the unique flavors of Mount Elgon, ideal for cafés, restaurants, and coffee enthusiasts.
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Green Coffee
High-grade Arabica beans sourced directly from trained smallholder farmers, available for bulk export.
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Training Services
We provide agronomy, post-harvest handling, and traceability training to improve farmer yield and coffee quality.
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our story
Rooted in Purpose, Growing with Passion
SeedStar Specialty Coffee is a Ugandan-owned coffee company located in the lush highlands of Mbale, along the slopes of Mount Elgon. Inspired by the story of Mzee Kayanja and driven by the passion of founder Emmanuel Tushabe, SeedStar exists to empower smallholder farmers, improve livelihoods, and bring world-class specialty coffee to market.
Our journey began with a vision to transform Uganda's coffee sector through training, sustainability, and innovation. With over 20 years of experience in the coffee industry, our team brings a wealth of expertise and a deep love for the bean.
Our journey began with a vision to transform Uganda's coffee sector through training, sustainability, and innovation. With over 20 years of experience in the coffee industry, our team brings a wealth of expertise and a deep love for the bean.
our impact
Sustainability Meets Empowerment
1+
farmers trained
1+
Women & youth
1+
Coffee lovers
seedstar specialty coffee journey
Farm to Cup
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Picking the Red Cherries
Ripe, red cherries are carefully handpicked to ensure sweetness and flavor. Unripe or overripe ones are avoided, making this the first and most crucial step in quality coffee production.
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Drying the Coffee Beans
After harvesting, cherries are sun-dried on raised beds or mats. Farmers turn them regularly to prevent mold. Drying takes 7–21 days until beans reach 10–12% moisture content.
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Roasting the Coffee
After hulling, beans are roasted using heat and airflow to develop flavor and aroma. Roast levels vary by taste, transforming green beans into rich, brown coffee ready for brewing.
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Packing the Coffee
After roasting, beans are cooled, then packed whole or ground in airtight, food-safe bags. Each pack includes origin and roast details, with SeedStar’s packaging reflecting quality and traceability.
testimonials
What Our Customers & Partners Are Saying
At SeedStar Specialty Coffee, we’re more than just a coffee brand — we’re a movement rooted in community, quality, and purpose. Our partners, farmers, and customers inspire us every day with their stories of transformation, satisfaction, and shared passion for Ugandan specialty coffee.
“Since we started serving SeedStar coffee at our café, customer feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. It’s fresh, flavorful, and has a beautiful origin story our customers connect with.”
Sarah M,
Café Owner – Kampala
Sarah M,
Café Owner – Kampala
“Before SeedStar, I sold my coffee with no idea where it went. Now, I’m trained, my coffee earns more, and I feel proud knowing my name is part of the story.”
Mzee Matanda,
Farmer – Bududa
Mzee Matanda,
Farmer – Bududa