WE ARE A COFFEE COMPANY, MADE BY TORAJANS AND AMERICANS.
We're close friends and family with our farmers. We walk the fields, scattered across Sulawesi hillsides. We ride scooters up dangerous, slippery mountain roads. We care for the land, because it's the source of our rare, unforgettably unique and delicious, famously low-acid Indonesian coffee. We live there, in the villages. And we care about making living there better. One cup at a time.
OUR TEAM
Art Hardie CEO Toraja Mountain Coffee
Art Hardie
CEO
A father of four and serious foodie, Art is passionate about all things culinary - especially coffee, which is best served straight up, no cream, no sugar. Art grew up in the restaurant industry, working in both the front of house and back, and has since led the growth of brands from startup to Fortune 500. As the CEO of Toraja Mountain Coffee, Art is dedicated to connecting the Toraja farmers with the American coffee audience. Bridging two worlds, both supporting each other, sharing stories and a world of flavor and exploration.
Jenita Lebang. Director of Coffee Procurement
Jenita Lebang
DIRECTOR OF COFFEE PROCUREMENT
& FARMER RELATIONS
Jenita is from Toraja, born and raised. Jenita is living in Toraja and has been with Charlie from day 1. Jenita and Charlie have worked together for 6+ years starting from zero to now being chosen for 2 years in a row by the Indonesian Ministry of Trade for presenting to various nations our coffee we grow, process, and roast. Jenita is self taught in everything she has done. Her large family extends throughout the region and 90% are small coffee and chocolate farmers. Jenita’s father is a tribal leader.She is instrumental and holds key relationships with government officials including the Toraja Governor, and Director of the Indonesian Ministry of Trade.
Charlie Kodatt
Charlie Kodatt
CHIEF COFFEE OFFICER
Charlie has 20+ years of entrepreneurial experience. Curious by nature, Charlie has 6+ years of living in Indonesia starting three companies starting with luxury furniture, leather shoe company and a successful coffee farming and roastery company. Charlie also has 6+ years of import and export experience and is living full time in Indonesia.Charlie is the most important connection to the land and farmers associated with Toraja Mountain Coffee. His relationship with the people of Toraja is that of a local and brother.
Our Farmers
Our Farmers
Friendly, smiling faces. Strong hands and legs from walking the fields and working with the beans. Generations of knowledge and love for the mountains of Toraja and the soils and rains that give rise to our coffee. And, every cup of coffee you buy helps grow their farming infrastructure and future for their families.
CREATE & CONNECT
CULTURE
WE CONNECT PEOPLE FROM OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE WORLD.
COFFEE
WE GIVE YOU BETTER TASTING AND SMOOTHER COFFEE. EVERYDAY.
CARE
WE PAY 3X MARKET RATE TO SUPPORT OUR FARMERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
ARTICLES
We aren’t a commercial agricultural corporation. We’re coffee fiends. Lovers of flavor. Sustainability. And exotic offerings. That’s why we follow...
Toraja, the home of our coffee bean farms, is known for its incredible landscapes, deep rooted cultural traditions of the...
Sure, handwritten names on a coffee cup at your local coffee shop might feel personal, but what goes into the...
We aren’t a commercial agricultural corporation. We’re coffee fiends. Lovers of flavor. Sustainability. And exotic offerings. That’s why we follow a few basic principles when we select, roast and sell Indonesian coffee.
Toraja, the home of our coffee bean farms, is known for its incredible landscapes, deep rooted cultural traditions of the Indonesian people, and the treacherous journeys that they take in order to make everyday life possible.
Sure, handwritten names on a coffee cup at your local coffee shop might feel personal, but what goes into the outcome of your quick drive-thru order?