Java: Java Sunda Kawah Kamojang

This is our first coffee from Java and we couldn't be more excited. This coffee is from a few small coffee communities located southeast of Bandung, West Java. The farmers here are wet-processing the coffee in small batches to high standards. Java Sunda (West Java) was the original coffee area, though the majority of coffee exported is now grown in East Java, where all the big estates are. Historically, Javanese coffee sold in the US is basically marketed as "East Java" coffee, regardless of where it's from. The farmers in Java Sunda always kept small coffee plots, and there was a commodity quality mill near Bandung that would buy coffee (but not for much), and blend it away with the Eastern estates. But it is here in West Java, among the Ateng and Jember, that you still see some old Typica trees, the original Typica! (Java was the first destination for coffee from Yemen, with a stopover in India). In the past decade, you've seen a resurgence of interest in the coffees from Java Sunda, which has led to more mills popping up in the region, and wider availability of site-specific coffees from the various coffee-growing villages. This lot is made up of coffees from smallholders in the Garut area, on the slopes of Gunung Kamojang (often referred to as "Kawah Kamojang", "Kawah" meaning "crater" in Bahasa), and Gunung Mandalawangi. The coffee is planted from 1400-1550 meters above sea level. All these coffees are hand-sorted, hiring locals in the area. This is another beautiful Farm Gate coffee and an excellent choice for espresso.

Cupping Notes: Dense brown sugar sweetness, dark tea with honey, lemon spritz, and a mild cocoa presence

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

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

Varietal: Typica, Ateng, Jember

Region: Gunung Mandalawangi and Gunung Kamojang, Garut, West Java

Altitude: 1400 – 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

The Java Sunda Kawah Kamojang, sourced from the Garut region of West Java, represents a classic expression of Indonesian coffee production. Cultivated at 1400-1500 masl, this lot features the Typica varietal, which is historically significant for its balanced profile and clean cup quality. Because this coffee undergoes a washed process, the inherent characteristics of the bean are highlighted, often resulting in a refined clarity that distinguishes it from other regional preparations.

Roasted by Keia & Martyn's Coffee, this selection offers a nuanced sensory experience defined by dense brown sugar sweetness, dark tea with honey, a bright lemon spritz, and a mild cocoa finish. For those exploring the diverse geography of Indonesia, this coffee serves as an excellent reference point. To better understand how these specific descriptors align with broader industry standards, enthusiasts are encouraged to consult the flavor wheel to further categorize these distinct tasting notes.