Specialty Coffee Indonesia Botolinggo Anaerobic Natural

Producer

The Ijen Highlands of East Java produce specialty coffee with exceptional character. On the mineral-rich volcanic slopes of Mount Ijen, generations of farmers cultivate native coffee varieties. The unique terroir and skilled processing create green beans of exceptional quality.

Farmers grow a diverse mix of trees, including Typica, S795, Andungsari, and other prized varieties. They handpick the coffee, selecting only the ripest red cherries. The freshly harvested cherries are then transported to the washing station in the village of Botolinggo.

At the washing station, the cherries undergo a thorough washing and density sorting in water channels. Experienced workers manually inspect and remove any defects. Only the highest-grade cherries proceed to further processing.

The selected cherries are spread out in the sun to dry slowly for 11-13 days. Frequent turning ensures even drying to an optimal moisture level. The dried beans are then sent to the dry processing station in Driyorejo.

Here, the outer parchment is removed from the dried cherry. The green beans undergo pneumatic and manual sorting to eliminate any defects. They are also graded by size using sieves. Only the largest and most uniform green beans are selected for export.

The result is an exemplary quality green coffee that reflects the distinctive terroir of the Ijen Highlands and the generations of farming expertise that produced it.