This year we’re excited to share something special from Indonesia. These lots often carry deep, fruity and gently spiced flavours that feel perfect for the colder months, and this one is no exception. It’s a characterful coffee with a bit of funk to it, rich and boozy with a sticky, pastry-like sweetness. We’ve roasted this as an omni-roast, but it really comes alive on espresso. Faster extractions bring out the lively boozy aromatics, while slower shots give you a fuller and sweeter cup with dense dried-fruit notes. And if you enjoy milk drinks, this one absolutely shines, with flavours that feel like a pastry filled with warm spices and syrupy fruit. Perfect for slow mornings, cosy evenings, or anyone looking for a cup with a bit more personality.
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Family-owned farms in the neighbouring villages of Curah Tatal and Kayumas on the island of Java form the membership that makes up Koperasi Surya Abada Kayumas. Based in the East Javan regency of Situbondo, members average 2ha each, somewhere around 1500 trees. In total, the cooperative covers nearly 400 hectares. Surrounding them, coffee is mostly grown on government-owned estates.
Three collection and processing centres are centralized to allow members quick access to processing facilities. Kayumas also produce their own organic manure from cattle, goats, and poultry also kept by the smallholders. Resources are pooled to the benefit of the group. Mainly producing the traditional Giling Basah, the co-op has recently expanded into anaerobic naturals and wet-hulled anaerobics.
With the help of Fairtrade premiums, which they have been earning since gaining certification in 2018, organic agroforestry practices have been taught.
These provide knowledge on irrigation systems, landslide prevention, planting distances between trees, shade and fruit tree planting, hunting bans, and biodiversity protection. All are vital in an area that is relatively remote on the volcanic slopes of the Ijen Plateau. They also produce their own organic manure from cattle, goats, and poultry.
Community infrastructure has also been funded in this way, with roads, toilets, warehouses, and waste tanks all being built since 2020.
Trainings are provided in agriculture, but wider workshops have also been held to encourage youth in coffee farming and to rebalance gender inequalities whilst considering the cultural diversity too. The roads have allowed motorbikes to assist in harvest, speeding up the delivery of cherry and increasing the load per journey.
Always the best choice. Grind at home for maximum freshness and full control over your coffee.
Our coarsest grind. Ideal for Cafetiere, Chemex, Cold Brew, and Batch Brew.
Works well for cone brewers like V60, and flat-bottom brewers like Kalita other pour-over brewers.
A finer grind suited to Moka pots, AeroPress, and most domestic espresso machines with pressurised baskets.
Very fine and intended for commercial espresso machines. For best results, grinding fresh is recommended.
