Java Sunda: Cirambai

This wet process lot is from a few cherry collectors located in Patuha region of Ciwidey. "Collectors" are intermediaries of sorts who buy partially processed coffee and full coffee cherry from small scale farmers and then often process the coffee down to the dried seed/bean. Whereas many collectors create large blends of all the coffee they buy, Iyan and Gunawan pay special attention to separating by region, these smaller lot sizes adding a layer of quality control, not to mention more specific provenance. Most of the coffee in this lot is from around the villages of Tambak Ruyung, Patuha, and Indragiri. Farms span an altitude range of 1500 to 1800 meters, and typical varieties grown are Ateng types like Sigarar Uteng, and older Typicas. This is a fully washed coffee, which is pretty common in Java. The cup flavors come off very clean, and well-balanced, and in many ways, not unlike a clean washed Central American coffee. This is another beautiful Farm Gate coffee and an excellent choice for espresso.

Cupping Notes: Brown sugar, caramel, creme brûlée, sweet cream with an accent note of cedar smoke

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

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

Varietal: Typica, Ateng, Jember

Region: Ciwidey, Java Sunda

Altitude: 1500 – 1800 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

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

The Java Sunda: Cirambai, sourced from the Ciwidey region of Indonesia, offers a distinct profile rooted in the Typica varietal. Cultivated at elevations between 1500 and 1800 meters, this lot undergoes a washed process, a method often utilized to highlight the inherent clarity and acidity of the bean. Roasted by Keia & Martyn's Coffee, the cup presents a comforting array of flavors, including brown sugar, caramel, creme brûlée, sweet cream, and a subtle hint of cedar smoke.

While washed coffees are frequently celebrated for their clean, bright profiles, the specific terroir of Indonesia · Ciwidey, Java Sunda can impart unique characteristics that distinguish it from other origins. To better understand how these specific tasting notes align with broader sensory categories, enthusiasts may find it helpful to consult a flavor wheel. This selection serves as a refined example of how traditional processing and high-altitude cultivation converge to create a balanced, dessert-like experience in the cup.