The almost extinct Nyasaland plants are descended from Typica plants from the area of the Gesha Mountains in southwest Ethiopia. They found their way with the English colonies via what was then Nyasaland - today's Malawi - and Jamaica to the Mount Elgon Mountains in eastern Uganda.
The coffee plants, which are between 1.5 and 2 meters tall, are perfectly adapted to the climate of Mount Elgon and are much more resistant to diseases than the commercially available SL varieties. No pesticides or artificial fertilizers are used during cultivation. The coffee beans are slightly smaller than those of other Arabica varieties, but offer a much more intense aroma.
