Robusta coffee, which is made from the plant coffea canephora, mainly grows in the Lake Victoria Basin.It is known for low acidity and high bitterness in relation to coffee made from coffea arabica. Robusta beans tend to grow in lower altitudes than those of Arabica beans

Arabica coffee is distinguished by its clean flavor and distinctive aroma. Some of the best Bugishu (or Bugisu) grows on Uganda's Mt. Elgon.

A good brewed cup of Bugishu coffee exhibits the desirably winey acidity of a fine East African coffee.

Arabica coffee initially goes through wet processing, which involves pulping (removal of pulp and mucilage) and washing the coffee beans.