Flores: Wolo Wio

This is our first coffee from Flores which is part of our offerings from the Sunda Islands and Oceania region. Wolo Wio is a blend of coffees from five neighboring towns in the Ngada District of Flores. The name basically means "peak" or "hill", which is being used because the five towns - Wolo Wio, Tubu Tana, Watu Ata, Leko Pake, and Wawo Wae - represent some of the higher elevations in this volcanic region (near Wawo Muda, the active volcano and span a range of 1300 to 1550 meters above sea level). They're part of a coordinated effort to unite coffee growers from neighboring villages in a coffee farmers cooperative called Primavera. Primavera operates out of Kampung Wolo Wio ("Kampung" means village more or less), run by a local, Om Leo Suri. Most of the coffees are processed on hand-cranked or motorized depulping machines on the farm, fermented in buckets or small tanks, and then dried on raised drying beds. Because of the nutrient-rich soils, they are able to grow coffee using fully organic farm practices, though they are not certified at this time. This is another beautiful Farm Gate coffee and an excellent choice for espresso.

Cupping Notes: Hints of bran muffin, cacao nibs, and rustic tobacco

Brew Recommendations: Drip, French Press, pour over, espresso

Farm Gate Coffee: Farmers paid at least 50% above Fair Trade

Varietal: Modern Hybrids

Region: Kampung Wolo Wio, Ngada District

Altitude: 1300 - 1500 meters

Process: Wet processed (washed) and patio sun-dried

Equity Pricing (EP) Levels

Sustaining Level: $16 per 12 oz bag (check out subscriptions for deep discounts) | More info below

Uplifting Level: $20 per 12 oz bag (check out subscriptions for deep discounts) | More info below

Benefacting Level: $24 per 12 oz bag (check out subscriptions for deep discounts) | More info below

Sourced from the Ngada District of Flores, this Indonesian offering from Keia & Martyn's Coffee highlights the distinct character of the region. The coffee is produced by Primavera and consists of modern hybrid varietals grown between 1300 and 1500 masl. As a washed process coffee, it undergoes a meticulous cleaning method that often emphasizes the inherent clarity and structural acidity of the bean.

While Indonesian coffees are frequently celebrated for their deep, earthy profiles, this specific lot presents a unique sensory experience defined by notes of bran muffin, cacao nibs, and rustic tobacco. These savory and grounded characteristics offer a compelling departure from brighter, fruit-forward profiles. To better understand how these specific descriptors align with broader industry standards, you can reference the flavor wheel to explore the nuances of these complex, rustic flavor categories.