Description
Typical of an Indonesian coffee, this one is overwhelmingly rich and syrupy with low acidity, average sweetness, and an above average body. It has traditional Indonesian notes of Tobacco, Cedar, and Bakers Chocolate. This coffee has been shade-grown, grown by a community of Balinese farmers, and rooted in Indonesian tradition. A great option if you are looking to add a more complex, fuller-bodied medium roast to the menu for the coffee-curious folk.
Elevation: 1100 meters
Varietals: Bourbon & Typica
Milling Process: Wet-Hulled
Drying Process: Patio-Dried
Harvest Period: May
Among the archipelago nation of Indonesia lies its hidden jewel, the island of Bali. In the 1970’s and 1980’s the government enacted programs to help rejuvenate coffee production. With the distribution of coffee seedlings to local farmers, an island wide coffee growing campaign began. Coffee tree varieties include a high percentage of Bourbon and Typica, along with shade trees such as Erythrina, Albizia, tangerine and orange. The Subak Abian is a traditional farming structure organization currently growing and processing coffee. The “SA” oversee both agricultural technology and religious activities. The promotion of improved coffee growing practices is expected to enhance not only agricultural technology but social and economic standing in Bali as well.
