Season ALLY Filter/Espresso Indonesia FRINSA MANIS Natural

• Dark berries cheesecake

• Wild, sweet & winey

• Lactic kefir acidity

Region: Java

Variety: Sigarar Utang, Timor, Ateng

FOB price: USD 14,46 / kg

Importer: Nordic Approach

Rob says: Our 4th Frinsa lot in 6 years is a communal lot, made up of cherries grown by smallholders surrounding FRINSA Estate.

Its name, Manis, means ‘sweet’ in the Bahasa language and is also used to describe something, or someone, that is loved by all. A nice idea in these hectic times.

Expect a funky and very lactic cup, probably most tasty with double (or full) fat milk.

Produced in the Indonesia · Java region, the Season ALLY Filter/Espresso Indonesia FRINSA MANIS Natural represents a distinct approach to regional processing. While many coffees from this origin are traditionally wet-hulled, this lot utilizes a natural process, which often allows the fruit character of the coffee cherry to influence the final cup profile more directly. Roasted by Caffènation, this selection highlights a complex interplay of flavors, ranging from the richness of dark berries cheesecake to the bright, tangy notes of lactic kefir acidity.

When exploring such unconventional profiles, it is helpful to consult a flavor wheel to better categorize the wild, winey, and sweet sensations present in the cup. Natural-processed coffees frequently exhibit heavier body and intensified fruit-forward characteristics compared to their washed counterparts. This specific offering invites drinkers to experience the evolving landscape of Indonesian specialty coffee, where experimental drying techniques are increasingly used to push the boundaries of traditional flavor expectations.