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CUPPING NOTES
Region: Kintamani Highlands, Jawa Timur Province, Central Bali
Grade/Rating: Specialty Grade
Elevation: 1300 meters above sea level
Plant Species: Arabica
Varietals: Bourbon, Typica
Mill: N/A
Harvesting Process: Hand Picked
Milling Process: Naturally Processed
Drying Process: Patio Drying
Harvest Month(s): May - August
Certifications: Organic
The eruption of the Gunung Agung Volcano in 1963 caused a delay in the progress of modern-day coffee cultivation in Indonesia,
causing the government to enact programs in the 1970’s and 1980’s to help rejuvenate coffee production. With the distribution of
coffee seedlings to local farmers, an island-wide coffee growing campaign in Bali began. Today, the coffee growing area in Bali is
an estimated 7,500 hectares. The Kintamani highlands, where most coffee is grown, sits atop a large volcanic plateau between
1,300-1,700 meters above sea level. Coffee tree varieties include a high percentage of Bourbon and Typica, along with shade
trees such as Erythrina, Albizia, tangerine and orange. The use of pesticides is prohibited on Bali and all fertilizers are 100%
organic. The Subak Abian is a traditional farming structure organization in Bali, similar to a farmer cooperative. There are 13
different Subak Abians that are 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.
