Organic Coffee and Mountain Gorilla Coffe
Urth Caffé: A Legacy of Taste
Urth Caffé: A Legacy of Taste
Founded in 1989, Urth Caffé is a pioneer in the coffee industry renowned for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and exceptional taste. We were one of the first coffee roasters in America to exclusively offer organically grown heirloom coffees.
Why Organic Coffee Matters
The coffee industry, unfortunately, often relies on harmful chemical pesticides and fertilizers. These practices not only degrade the environment but also impact the health of farmers and consumers.
At Urth Caffé, we’re committed to a different approach. By choosing organic coffee, you support sustainable farming practices that protect our planet and the people who cultivate it. Our organic beans are grown without the use of harmful chemicals, resulting in a cleaner, healthier cup of coffee.
Join us in making a positive impact, one sip at a time.
Each season, we meticulously select the finest beans from our trusted farmers. Our discerning eye identifies only a small percentage of the crop, ensuring that we offer the peak of seasonal flavor and unique characteristics. This dedication to quality results in a constantly evolving flavor profile, offering our guests exciting new experiences with every sip.
Our coffee is brought to life through a time-honored process, expertly executed on vintage Probat roasters. These state-of-the-art machines, crafted in Germany, allow us to roast small batches of coffee to perfection. Our innovative roasting and blending techniques unlock the full potential of each bean, resulting in a rich, complex flavor profile.
The darkness of the roast plays a crucial role in shaping the flavor profile of our coffee. Each of Urth Caffé’s signature blends is carefully roasted to a specific level, highlighting the unique characteristics of the seasonal crop. Whether you prefer a light, medium, or dark roast, our coffee delivers a consistently exceptional taste experience.
The Story of Mountain Gorilla Coffee
Deep in the Afromontane forests of Uganda in East Africa, at the altitude of 9,000 feet above sea level, the volcanic rocks and soil make this one of the most fertile spots on Earth; where pure heirloom bourbon coffee trees are grown at the highest altitude producing remarkably rich coffees.
Above the volcanic slopes lives the world’s most endangered ape, The Mountain Gorilla. These gentle creatures have never survived captivity to date, and have been the victims of massive poaching. Today’s population of Mountain Gorillas is estimated to be only 900 individuals.
We at Urth Caffé have had the great privilege of making expeditions every year to Uganda since 2004 to visit the Mountain Gorillas and to meet with local farmers who live in their midst. Through our alliance and long-term commitment to these dedicated farmers investing in solar power systems, rainwater collection systems, tools, dairy cows, livestock, and coffee processing equipment – our friends have founded the Mountain Gorilla Organic Coffee Estate – one of the world’s finest coffee estates. The estate planted for Urth exclusively bourbon heirloom coffee trees in the black volcanic soil to produce some of the very best coffee. By generating income through growing heirloom, and organic coffee with sustainable agriculture, these smallholder farming communities can be supported while protecting the habitat for the Mountain Gorillas.
This fine coffee has never been exported out of Uganda before and is exclusively available at Urth Caffé. Mountain Gorilla Coffee is perhaps the highest-grown coffee in the world and one of the richest, most aromatic coffees, with a brisk, herbal flavor, vanilla notes, and a floral aroma.
