Coffees we've gathered
from Indonesia

My note On our trip to Indonesia for YJ's project, we met some awesome people in Medan. Within the first few minutes of meeting them, Putra, the director, appeared with a small cup of delicious smelling coffee. A few glances were exchanged and the next thing we knew, coffee was being served all around. It was tasty, and I knew I had to bring some home. Shortly after, Fariz, one of the team members, sent over the name of the roaster and the rest was history. While this isn't the exact one we had, I'm excited to share this one with you. Altitude: 1600 MASL Variety: Andungsari, P88, Catimor Processor: Missibu Kopi Hijau

My note Somehow this was the only one that we picked up an extra of, so I've been enjoying this for awhile now. The scent of cacao nibs and tart berries come through, along with a little anaerobic funk. Altitude: 1600 MASL Variety: Lini S Bourboun Processor: Sultani Estate

My note On our last day in Samosir, we visited Insel and got to meet Ronald, the owner of Insel. He has been working with local farmers to showcase their beans and together with his team, they process and roast directly on the island. We had a great time chatting with him and learning about his work. We also got to try some of their coffees and I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Altitude: 1480 MASL Variety: - Processor: Insel Coffee

My note Visited Makecents as our last stop in Medan city before leaving for Lake Toba. Really nice place and I regret not writing the barista's name down because he was such a gem. This coffee came as his personal recommendation, and I picked up the last bag that day. Altitude: 1300-1750 MASL Variety: Mix Varietas Processor: Bunge Lungi Coffee Estate

My note Picked this up purely for the packaging. Altitude: 1800-2000 MASL Variety: Arabica Typica Processor: George Guling

My note Couldn't find much information about this coffee, but it seems like older batches of this was processed differently based on their website. Altitude: 1400 MASL Variety: Lini S795 Processor: Alor

My note Ronald, the owner, excitedly shared that he just roasted this batch the night before. The conversation actually happened because I saw that they had bags of greens and wanted to buy some back for Jerry. He also shared that they processed this themselves, at a greenhouse just next to one of their family owned cottages (Tabo Cottage). It was not yet ready for sale, but they helped to bag it up for us to take home. Altitude: 1500 MASL Variety: Mixed Processor: Insel Coffee

My note Who knew you could grow coffee in Bali? Altitude: 1300 MASL Variety: Kartika Processor: Karana Global

My note Another one from North Sumatra that sounds fun. Altitude: 1400-1600 MASL Variety: Catimor, Sigararutang Processor: Simalem Specialty Coffee