Java: Java Sunda Kawah Kamojang

$16.00

This is our first coffee from Java and we couldn't be more excited. This coffee is from a few small coffee communities located southeast of Bandung, West Java. The farmers here are wet-processing the coffee in small batches to high standards. Java Sunda (West Java) was the original coffee area, though the majority of coffee exported is now grown in East Java, where all the big estates are. Historically, Javanese coffee sold in the US is basically marketed as "East Java" coffee, regardless of where it's from. The farmers in Java Sunda always kept small coffee plots, and there was a commodity quality mill near Bandung that would buy coffee (but not for much), and blend it away with the Eastern estates. But it is here in West Java, among the Ateng and Jember, that you still see some old Typica trees, the original Typica! (Java was the first destination for coffee from Yemen, with a stopover in India). In the past decade, you've seen a resurgence of interest in the coffees from Java Sunda, which has led to more mills popping up in the region, and wider availability of site-specific coffees from the various coffee-growing villages. This lot is made up of coffees from smallholders in the Garut area, on the slopes of Gunung Kamojang (often referred to as "Kawah Kamojang", "Kawah" meaning "crater" in Bahasa), and Gunung Mandalawangi. The coffee is planted from 1400-1550 meters above sea level. All these coffees are hand-sorted, hiring locals in the area. This is another beautiful Farm Gate coffee and an excellent choice for espresso.

Cupping Notes: Dense brown sugar sweetness, dark tea with honey, lemon spritz, and a mild cocoa presence

Brew Recommendations: Drip, French Press, pour over, espresso

Farm Gate Coffee: Farmers paid at least 50% above Fair Trade

Varietal: Typica, Ateng, Jember

Region: Gunung Mandalawangi and Gunung Kamojang, Garut, West Java

Altitude: 1400 – 1500 meters

Process: Wet processed (washed) and patio sun-dried

    Equity Pricing (EP) Levels

    • Sustaining Level: $16 per 12 oz bag (check out subscriptions for deep discounts) | More info below

    • Uplifting Level: $20 per 12 oz bag (check out subscriptions for deep discounts) | More info below

    • Benefacting Level: $24 per 12 oz bag (check out subscriptions for deep discounts) | More info below

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    ORIGINS AND HOUSE ROASTS
    • African (Ethiopia, Burundi, Rwanda, Kenya): Expect notes of strawberry, rhubarb pie filling, cranberry juice, & a hint of orange.
    • Sunda Islands (Sumatra, East Timor, West Timor, Papua New Guinea): Expect notes of sorghum, caramel, praline, & pecan.
    • Latin (Costa Rica, Colombia, Honduras, Peru, Guatemala, El Salvador): Expect notes of hazelnut, Dutch cocoa, milk chocolate, & wafer cookie.
    • 4-Track Blend (House Roast): Expect notes of powdered cacao, plum, & raspberry.
    • Black Top Dark Roast (House Roast): Expect notes of rich, bitter chocolate with a smoky yet sweet flavor profile.
    EQUITY PRICING (EP) LEVELS

    • Sustaining Level: Your purchase at this level keeps the lights on by helping us continue to bring you coffees by quality producers while also ensuring we are able to pay farmers above market rate prices for their beans. You are also helping us to continue offering this Equity and Transparency Pricing Model to our customers. Loyalty and equity is special to us so at this level you are offered special deals and unique appreciations!

    • Uplifting Level: Your purchase at this level sustains us but also elevates our ability to build out new products, buy more coffees from quality producers and offer new services. You are also helping us to continue offering this Equity and Transparency Pricing Model to our customers. Loyalty and equity is special to us so at this level you are offered special deals and unique appreciations!

    • Benefacting Level: Your purchase at this level makes you a benefactor. You are creating opportunities for us to reach our vision of creating a community marketplace that celebrates marginalized voices and keeps us pushing the boundaries of what this industry can look and be like. You are also helping us to continue offering this Equity and Transparency Pricing Model to our customers. Loyalty and equity is special to us so at this level you are offered special deals and unique appreciations!

    DELIVERY SCHEDULE

    • Shipped Coffee - All orders placed after on or after Monday will be fulfilled the following Monday

    • Southeast/East Portland (includes some Northeast areas that are East like Cully and Hollywood) - All orders placed on or after Monday will be fulfilled the following Monday

    • North/Northeast/Northwest Portland (includes areas like St Johns) - All orders placed on or after Tuesday will be fulfilled the following Tuesday

    • Southwest Portland - All orders placed on or after Monday will be SHIPPED the following Monday (you will still receive LOCAL delivery prices, not shipped)

    • Portland Apartments - If there is no way for us to deliver to your door, we will ship your coffee.