Coffee

WHAT IS COFFEE?

Indonesia offers three of the most sought-after export coffees: Robusta, Arabica, and Specialty Single-Origin Arabica. Each bringing its own character to the cup. Robusta delivers a bold, earthy punch with higher caffeine, perfect for blends and industrial-grade products that need strong flavor and consistency. Arabica offers a cleaner, smoother taste with floral and nutty notes from highland origins like Gayo and Java, ideal for premium cafés and roasters wanting balanced acidity. For the top-tier market, Indonesia’s specialty single-origin Arabica, such as Toraja or Gayo microlots, showcases complex flavors, higher sweetness, and unique terroir profiles, making it a favorite for connoisseurs and speciality buyers seeking traceable, high-value beans.

🌾 Behind the Commodity: How They’re Processed

  1. Ripe cherries are handpicked

  2. Processed using washed, natural, or honey methods (chosen based on flavor goals)

  3. Pulping (for washed/honey) or full-cherry drying (for natural)

  4. Fermentation (only for washed process to break down mucilage)

  5. Washing/cleaning

  6. Sun-dried on patios or raised beds until reaching optimal moisture (10–12%)

  7. Hulling (removing parchment layer)

  8. Sorting and grading by size, density, and defect count

  9. Resting/conditioning to stabilize moisture

  10. Packed in jute bags

  11. Prepared for export (fumigation, QC check, documentation)

Specialty lots receive extra care through selective harvesting, slower drying, and stricter grading to ensure superior quality and traceability.

Product Specification

1. Robusta Coffee (Green Beans)

  • Moisture: ≤ 12%

  • Bean Size: Screen 14–18

  • Defect Count: Grade 1–3 (depending on origin)

  • Flavor Notes: Earthy, woody, bold

  • Origins: Lampung, Bengkulu, East Java

  • Packaging: 60 kg jute bags

  • Shelf Life: ~12 months

2. Arabica Coffee (Green Beans)

  • Moisture: ≤ 11%

  • Bean Size: Screen 15–18

  • Defect Count: Specialty grade (low defects)

  • Flavor Notes: Floral, nutty, clean acidity

  • Origins: Aceh Gayo, Java, Flores, Sulawesi

  • Processing: Washed / Natural

  • Packaging: 60 kg jute bags with inner liner

  • Shelf Life: ~12 months

3. Specialty / Single-Origin Arabica

  • Moisture: 10–11%

  • Bean Size: Screen 16–19

  • Defect Count: Very low (specialty standard)

  • Flavor Notes: Complex sweetness, fruity, chocolatey, or floral depending on terroir

  • Origins: Toraja, Gayo microlots, Kintamani, etc.

  • Processing: Washed / Honey / Natural / Experimental lots

  • Packaging: 30–60 kg specialty jute bags or vacuum-packed

  • Shelf Life: 12–18 months