This medium roast coffee is produced by the Friends of Mothers women's collective in the Mbale District on the slopes of Mount Elgon, Uganda. The coffee is processed using a washed method at individual micro-mills. It features a medium-heavy body with a complex flavor profile. Tasting notes include roasted peanut butter, rich chocolate ganache, and sweet guava jam. The finish is long and sweet, highlighting the peanut butter and guava characteristics.
Founded in 1983 by Mike McLaughlin, a Richmond schoolteacher, alongside Pete and Bob McLaughlin, this family owned roaster began with a repurposed peanut roaster holding just 10 pounds per batch. Based in Emeryville, California, McLaughlin has evolved into a multigenerational operation with Mike's son Mark rejoining the family business after a career in Silicon Valley tech. The company sources and roasts premium coffee beans with the same precision and care it has maintained since its founding, blending traditional values with modern specialty coffee standards.
