About This Coffee
This Grade 1 Robusta, grown on the island of Java, epitomizes the deep, hearty profile for which Indonesian Robusta is known. Around 90% of coffee grown on Java is Robusta, which was introduced to the island in the early 20th century.
Arabica coffee was once the primary variety grown in the region, but widespread outbreaks of coffee leaf rust prompted the introduction of Robusta, a hardier species with greater resistance to the disease. From its early cultivation in Java, Robusta gradually expanded to other regions in Indonesia and later to other coffee-producing countries, becoming an important player in the global coffee industry.
Cultivation
In Java, Robusta coffee is mainly grown on fertile volcanic soils, especially in the highland areas around the Ijen Plateau in East Java. The region’s climate and terrain offer favorable conditions for cultivation. Coffee is commonly planted on terraced slopes, which support water management and ease of harvest, often beneath the shade of native forest trees.
Harvest & Post-Harvest
Robusta coffee from Java is typically processed using either the wet hulling or semi-washed method. Wet hulling tends to result in a cleaner, brighter cup, while semi-washed processing brings out deeper, more layered flavors.
Coffee in Indonesia
Indonesia has a long coffee producing history, but recently their coffees have been overlooked by the specialty market. Thanks to our innovative and ever-expanding supply chain, we are proud to bring you high-quality coffees from many of Indonesia’s unique regions, accompanied by in-depth traceability information.
Indonesia is perhaps best known for its unique wet hulling process (giling basah). Though its exact origins are unclear, wet hulling most likely originated in Aceh during the late 1970s.
Wet hulling’s popularity can be attributed to producers’ need for prompt payments. It was also adopted specifically by many producers who lacked the drying infrastructure that was needed to shelter drying parchment from the high humidity and inconsistent rainfall typical in Sumatra. At higher elevations with constant humidity and unpredictable rainfall, drying can prove to be slow, risky and difficult.