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The island of Sulawesi, formerly called the Celebes, lies to the north of Flores. The best know production area is Tana Toraja in the central highlands of South Sulawesi. To the south of Toraja is the region of Enrekang, and capital of this region is Kalosi, which is a well know trade name of specialty caffee.

The regions of Mamasa (to the west of Toraja) and Gowa (to the south of Kalosi), also produce Arabica, although they are less well known. Unlike many of Indonesia’s islands, Sulawesi is geologically ancient, dating back more than 100 million years. This long history has resulted in soils with a high iron content – thought to affect coffee flavor.

Sulawesi coffees are clean and sound in the cup. They generally display nutty or warm spice notes, like cinnamon or cardamom and hints of black pepper are sometimes found. Their sweetness, as with most Indonesian coffee, is closely related to the body of the coffee. The finish is smooth and soft.