Indonesia Bali Kintamani Washed

Indonesia Bali Kintamani Washed

Washed coffee from Bali's volcanic highlands — citrus, caramel, and milk chocolate in a clean cup, worlds apart from Indonesia's wet-hulled style.

CitrusCaramelChocolateySweet
VarietyTypica, Catimor
ProcessingWashed
Elevation1300 m
SCA Score84
EstateBali Kintamani
OriginIndonesia

Flavor Description

Citrus peel and caramel on the dry aroma; bright yet soft orange-like acidity on entry; brown-sugar and honey sweetness through the middle; a medium, clean, smooth body; and a finish of milk chocolate with a light citrus note.

Buying Tips

  • Subak Abian: Bali's traditional farming cooperatives follow a philosophy of harmony between people, nature, and the divine; coffee is often intercropped with citrus trees and grown without chemical pesticides
  • Geographical indication: Kintamani was the first Indonesian coffee region to receive a geographical indication
  • Versus the natural: The natural shows more dried-fruit character, while the washed is cleaner with clearer citrus

Brewing Notes

  • Pour-over: Medium-fine grind, 91°C, ratio 1:15
  • Iced: The citrus and caramel sweet-tartness stays clear when chilled

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