Good Morning Coffee Lovers,
Today we at Brown and Jenkins coffee roasters in rural Vermont are continuing our world tour of coffee with a look at Indonesian coffee and its specific characteristics. Indonesia encompasses a group of islands in Southeast Asia. The island of Java is a part of this country, which tells you right there the importance of coffee in Indonesia.
Indonesian coffees, in general, can be defined by their earthy characteristic. They tend to have a lighter acidity and are full-bodied. You are probably already familiar with some of these. Sumatra, Yemen and Java coffees are probably familiar names and yet each is very distinctive. In a previous blog I explained my decision to stop carrying Yemen coffees as a result of the human rights atrocities in that region. Yemen coffee beans provide a rich and full-bodied taste. No worries, there are other Indonesian coffees that are great too.
We carry a Sumatra Mandheling coffee grown by a farming cooperative comprised of thousands of small farms in the region. This is typical of an Indonesian coffee with its full-bodied feel, yet it's distinctive with cherry and apricot notes. The sweet aroma and clean finish make it a favorite.
Celebes Kalossi is another Indonesian coffee that has a full-bodied creaminess and low acidity appealing to many coffee drinkers.
The Estate Java is another Indonesian favorite. The island of Java is 4500 feet above sea level and the name is synonymous with coffee for good reason. Many great coffees come from this island. Expect a nutty and straightforward boldness from the Estate Java.
Try one of the Indonesian coffees to get a sense for your preferences, or just to experience the differences.
Until our next cup,
Sandy Riggen
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