Sulawesi: Wet Hulled Latimojong

This coffee comes from a coffee collector who is buying from smallholders on the western slopes of Gunung Latimojong ("gunung" means mountain, or hill), which at 3,478 meters, is the highest mountain in Sulawesi. The coffee isn't grown that high, but some of the farms do stretch up as high as 1800 meters above sea level (1200 on the low end). "Collectors" are coffee conduits who buy whole cherry or wet parchment from local farmers they are connected with, then sell to brokers and onto people like us. It's a long-standing system in many parts of Indonesia, and the collectors can be a valuable resource for gaining access to amazing coffees you might not otherwise find. On average, these farmers have .5 to 2 hectares of coffee planted, and are growing S795 (a disease-resistant cultivar, and one of the main cultivars grown in Sulawesi), and older Typica. This is another beautiful Farm Gate coffee and is good for espresso.

Cupping Notes: Palm and date sugars, brown sugar sweetness, smoked dark chocolate with sweet tobacco and woodsy cedar notes

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

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

Varietals: S795, Typica

Region: Latimojong, Luwu, South Sulawesi

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

Altitude: 1200 -1800 meters

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Sourced from the rugged terrain of Latimojong, Luwu, South Sulawesi, this offering from Keia & Martyn's Coffee highlights the distinct character of the S795 varietal. While Indonesian coffees are frequently associated with traditional processing methods that emphasize earthy depth, this specific lot is prepared as a washed coffee. The resulting profile leans into a rich, confectionary sweetness, featuring notes of palm and date sugars alongside brown sugar.

These sugary foundations are balanced by deeper, more savory elements, including smoked dark chocolate, sweet tobacco, and woodsy cedar. When evaluating such complex profiles, referencing a flavor wheel can be a helpful tool for identifying the interplay between these darker, resinous tones and the underlying sweetness. This selection provides a focused look at how regional terroir and varietal selection converge to create a cup defined by its heavy, nuanced structure.