We fell in love with Flores a couple of years ago and made it part of our offerings from the Sunda Islands and Oceania region. The farms where this coffee is from are in close proximity to the Wawo Muda volcano on Flores island, benefiting from the nutrient rich soil in this high altitude zone (1500+ meters above sea level). Farmers in this area tend to grow a mix of older Typica trees and S795, commonly referred to as "Jember", a natural mutation of Typica and Liberica. Coffee is typically traded through cooperatives or coffee "collectors", this being the latter. It's from three different collectors who gather from farmer groups in nearby areas such as Wolo Bobo, and Bajawa, all of it processed at a central station called Wawo Wae. This is another beautiful Farm Gate coffee and an excellent choice for espresso.
Cupping Notes: Intense chocolate roast flavors flecked with notes of pine oil, sorghum syrup, tobacco, and aromatic wood
Brew Recommendations: Drip, French Press, pour over, espresso
Farm Gate Coffee: Farmers paid at least 50% above Fair Trade
Varietal: Jember, Typica
Region: Kampung Wolo Wio, Ngada District
Altitude: 1300 - 1500 meters
Process: Wet Hulled (Giling Basah) and patio sun-dried
Equity Pricing (EP) Levels
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Sustaining Level: $16 per 12 oz bag (check out subscriptions for deep discounts) | More info below
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Uplifting Level: $20 per 12 oz bag (check out subscriptions for deep discounts) | More info below
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Benefacting Level: $24 per 12 oz bag (check out subscriptions for deep discounts) | More info below