Sulawesi: Wet Hulled Enrekang Rodo Rodo

We liked our previous offering from the Sunda Islands, Sulawesi Wet Hulled Latimojong, that we brought you another Giling Basah processed coffee. Rodo Rodo is a small village on the slopes of Gunung Latimojong ("gunung" means mountain, or hill), which at 3,478 meters, is the highest mountain in Sulawesi. The farms of Rodo Rodo span an altitude range of 1400 to 1800 meters above sea level, and most are planted in Typica, and the Typica hybrid called S795. Rodo Rodo coffee is grown organically, though they have not obtained certification. A big part of their organic farming success is that they are goat herders, not vegetable farmers since vegetable farming often requires pesticides. This is a Giling Basah or wet-hulled coffee. The wet-hulled process involves removing the outer cherry and only partially drying the coffee before peeling off the parchment and drying the rest of the way. This originated in Sumatra as a means of expediting the trading process and access to cash, coffee was partially processed, traded to "collectors", then dried the rest of the way. The cup profile this type of process produces is filled with herbal earth and spice flavors, bold low tones, and typically milder acidity. Sulawesi's wet hulled options have proved an impressive addition to Sumatra. Between a lower defect count to begin with, and the fantastic job by the mill sorting out those defects that make it through by hand and with machinery, the resulting green is more uniform than the majority of wet-hulled Sumatras. This is another beautiful Farm Gate coffee and is good for espresso.

Cupping Notes: Rice syrup and palm sugar, melon, herbal indications of dried sage, tobacco, tarragon, and shiso

Brew Recommendations: Drip, French press, pour-over, and espresso

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

Varietals: S795, Typica

Region: Rodo Rodo, Gunung Latimojong, Enrekang

Process: Wet Hulled (Giling Basah) and cover sun-dried

Altitude: 1400 -1800 meters

Equity Pricing (EP) Levels

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Sourced from the rugged terrain of Gunung Latimojong in the Enrekang region, this Sulawesi offering from Keia & Martyn's Coffee showcases the distinct character of the Typica varietal. Grown at elevations between 1400 and 1800 masl, the coffee undergoes the traditional wet hulled method, a technique widely practiced across Indonesia that is known for producing a heavy body and reduced acidity.

In the cup, this lot presents a complex profile ranging from the sweetness of rice syrup and palm sugar to the savory, herbaceous qualities of dried sage, tarragon, and shiso, balanced by notes of melon and tobacco. While wet-hulled coffees are often celebrated for their earthy depth and syrupy mouthfeel, the specific terroir of Rodo Rodo provides a unique canvas for these flavors. To better understand how these sensory attributes align with industry standards, you can explore the flavor wheel for further context on these descriptors.