West Java Arabica grows between 1,200 and 1,600 meters above sea level. The main varietals include Typica, Catimor, Caturra, and Lini S. Processing is primarily washed and semi-washed, with experimental naturals and honeys also available. The harvest peaks between June and October. The cup is clean with a medium body, carrying notes of dark chocolate, cedar, malt, and nuts with a smooth finish.
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West Java includes several iconic coffee zones. Mount Malabar near Bandung produces smooth chocolate and nutty cups with subtle citrus. Papandayan in Garut is known for bright acidity with floral and fruity character. Gunung Puntang is famous for tropical fruit and caramel complexity. Palasari in Pangalengan yields mild acidity with sweet spice and chocolate. Gunung Halu is bold and earthy with a dark chocolate and spice finish. Mekarwangi near Ciwidey offers smooth sweetness with floral and fruity notes.
Smallholder farmers dominate West Java’s landscape, often working with shade-grown and intercropped systems. Processing is mostly washed or semi-washed, though natural and honey methods are growing in popularity. Drying is handled on raised beds and tarpaulins at altitude, but heavy rainfall presents challenges for consistency.
West Java coffees are known for their balance. The body is medium, the acidity is lively but not sharp, and the structure is clean. Common flavors include chocolate, cedar, nuts, and hints of fruit brightness. These coffees perform well in blends and as single origin roasts, offering consistency and approachability.
Volcanic soils, highland altitudes, and centuries of tradition give West Java coffee a natural edge. Farmers here are refining processing methods, and specialty buyers are taking notice. The region is producing coffees that hold their own on the global stage.
This is the birthplace of Indonesia’s coffee story, and its next chapter is being written in the Preanger Highlands. With distinctive profiles and renewed recognition, West Java coffee is ready for roasters who demand authenticity and quality.
West Java has long been overshadowed by Sumatra and Bali, but its terroir is equally powerful. With its history, altitude, and growing specialty recognition, West Java belongs on your cupping table.
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