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The Art of Master Roasting Indonesian Coffee

Indonesian coffee is perhaps one of the most miscategorized and misunderstood coffee origins out there.

Indonesian Coffee and the Magic of Mountain Farming

When it comes to Indonesian coffee, typically people think of Sumatra. Truthfully, it really is a big, beautiful island in Indonesia with more than 50 million inhabitants. And delicious Indonesian coffee has been grown, harvested, roasted and shipped from the world-famous Sumatra region for over a century. In fact, it’s where we get the word ‘java’ from, because Java is one of the islands in the region. And for a time it was considered the best coffee in the world. 

Biodiversity & Better Coffee

Like any plant, coffee takes nutrients from the soil, water and rain. In industrial coffee farms, this means row after row of coffee plant, isolated from nature, fertilized, mechanically harvested, etc. It’s sterile, repetitive and the opposite of wild.

The Depths of Utara Dark

There’s no denying the current trend in modern coffee shops: light, pungent, fruit-forward roasts are in fashion. Sometimes, the mere mention of a dark or medium roast will make you seem old school, and not cool.

Embark to Pulu Pulu

Pulu Pulu in North Toraja is a special place for Toraja Mountain Coffee.

Helping You Find Your Coffee Grinder

Volcanic Soil Vessels

Nightfall in Toraja

The remote mountains in Toraja are a sight to behold. To take in emotionally and spiritually. Both day and night.

Mountain-to-Cup Difference

All Toraja Mountain Coffees are wild, naturally grown. Detached from outside influence.

Approved by a Professional Palate

Low Acid Texture

One of the hallmarks of Toraja Mountain Coffee is what we call a “low acid texture.”

Ground vs Whole Bean

Let’s take a closer look at how easy it is to grind at home.