East African origins. American roasters.

From Uganda.
For your
next roast.

Green coffee, directly connected to origin.
African Waves brings Ugandan Arabica and Robusta to roasters across the United States.

First US shipments expected late 2026. Register your interest.

Red and yellow coffee cherries held in a farmer’s cupped hands in Uganda.
At originEvery roast begins
with a harvest.
Coffee cherries · Uganda
Contracted at originDirect supply from Uganda
Quality before shipmentSample-led approval process
Built for US roastersUS warehousing and distribution
The coffee program

Three grades. A clear starting point.

View all offerings

Planned grades shown. No spot inventory is currently confirmed. Lot details and sample availability are confirmed individually.

A clear line from origin to roastery

Good coffee.
Accountable process.

We contract at origin, approve coffee before it ships and coordinate its journey into the US. Every step is built around a simple question: does this lot meet the agreed standard?

Our quality process
Close-up of unroasted green coffee beans.
Green coffee. Ready for the roaster’s craft.
01

Taste before shipment

Each lot is subject to pre-shipment sample approval.

02

Verify at export

Independent weight and quality certification at Mombasa.

03

Protect in transit

Hermetic liners and documented container preparation.

04

Connect with your roastery

US warehousing, lot documentation and buyer support.

Coffee plants growing alongside banana trees on a farm in Uganda.
A place to beginCoffee-growing landscapes of Uganda.
Know the origin

Uganda, specifically.

Arabica from the highlands. Robusta from an established coffee-growing origin. Uganda offers a broad range of coffees for distinct roasting programs.

Our starting point is three grades, with the specifications, provenance and cup profile of each lot confirmed before purchase.

Explore Uganda
Photography credits

Coffee cherries in Uganda by Jameswasswa · CC BY-SA 4.0.
Green coffee beans by Michael Allen Smith@INeedCoffee · CC BY-SA 2.0.
Coffee and banana farm in Uganda by Kateregga1 · CC BY-SA 4.0.
Images resized and cropped for display. Each image retains its stated license.

Start with the cup

Find your next Ugandan coffee.

Tell us what you roast. We’ll help you explore the right grade.

Request a sample