_ Coffee Luwak is considered one of the finest coffees available. The majority of commercial Indonesian Kopi Luwak ( civet coffee ) is from Java and Sumatra or Sulawesi, and made from Robusta beans. Tastes of Indonesia sources it’s Kopi Luwak exclusively from the high quality Arabica plantations and is therefore considered to be of superior quality to other varieties. What is Coffee Luwak, why is it so special and how is it made? The Asian Palm civet ( Paradoxurus  [ Read More ]

_ Bali is a predominately Hindu Island is the first stop for many tourists coming to Indonesia.The volcanoes of Batukaru and Agung dominate the landscape. Between these peaks, the highland area of Kintamani and the slopes near Lake Batur are the main coffee growing area. Many coffee farmers on Bali are members of a traditional farming system called Subak Abian, which is based on the Hindu philosophy of “Tri Hita Karana”. According to this philosophy, the three causes of happiness  [ Read More ]

_ The western half of the island of New Guinea is called Papua, where there are two main coffee growing areas. The first is the Baliem Valley, in the central highlands of the Jayawijaya region, surrounding the town of Wamena. The second is the Kamu Valley in the Nabire Region, at the eastern edge of the central highlands, surrounding the town of Moanemani. Both areas lie at altitudes between 1,400 and 2,000 meters, creating ideal conditions for Arabica production. Together,  [ Read More ]

_ Flores (or Flower) Island is 360 miles long, and is located 200 miles to the east of Bali. It was named by the Portuguese for the beautiful coral gardens that surround it. The Portuguese influence has also made Flores a predominately Catholic island. The island of Komodo, just to the west, is home to the world’s largest lizard, the Komodo Dragon. The terrain of Flores is rugged, with numerous active and inactive volcanoes. Ash from these volcanoes has created  [ Read More ]

_ Java’s Arabica coffee production is centered on the Ijen Plateau, at the eastern end of Java, at an altitude of more than 1,400 meters. The coffee is primarily grown on large estates that were built by the Dutch in the 18th century. The five largest estates are Blawan (also spelled Belawan or Blauan), Jampit (or Djampit), Pancoer (or Pancur), Kayumas and Tugosari, and they cover more than 4,000 hectares. Java coffee has a good, heavy body, a lasting finish  [ Read More ]