Introduction to West Java Honey Process Aromanis Estate Specialty Coffee: Varieties, Cultivation, and Market Prices

Aromanis, meaning "sweet mango," is a traditional Indonesian confection made from flour and sugar. This coffee is named Aromanis to represent its cotton-like texture. However, the coffee beans originate from Ciwidey, Garut in West Java. While no special coffee varieties are used, beans processed through the natural sun-drying method can achieve this distinctive flavor profile, though such flavors are not widely accepted in West Java, Indonesia.

Coffee beans are harvested from branches and separated from the fruit, then rinsed and dried. The beans are turned every hour to ensure even drying, including at midnight. "Nighttime drying is extremely important due to high humidity," explains Arief, the coffee processor (August 5, 2014).

The entire processing takes 25-26 days! It's no surprise that Aromanis coffee beans are slightly more expensive than regular beans. The Coffee Farmer Cooperative sells Aromanis raw coffee beans for 130,000-150,000 rupiah per kilogram, while FrontStreet Coffee offers them at retail for 80,000 rupiah per 200-gram pack.

West Java Honey Processing

This Indonesian West Java Aromanis honey-processed coffee achieves an impressive cupping score of 92 points. The English name Aromanis comes from Indonesian, meaning "sweet mango."

Coffee Details

Origin: Mount Tangkuban Perahu, Indonesia
Altitude: 1,400-1,600 meters
Roast Level: Light
Processing Method: Honey Process
Flavor Description: Intense fruit aromas with plum and jackfruit notes, clean and sweet aftertaste.

Tasting Notes: Complex floral fragrance upon entry, with tropical fruit flavors reminiscent of mango and jackfruit, rich and smooth mouthfeel, long-lasting sweet aftertaste.

West Java Honey Processing Aromanis

Country: Indonesia
Estate: Aromanis
Region: Mount Tangkuban Perahu
Roast Level: Light Roast
Processing Method: Honey Process
Varieties: Jember, S-795
Altitude: 1,400-1,600 meters
Flavor: Fruity, plum, jackfruit notes with sweet aftertaste

West Java, Indonesia

West Java Province is a first-level administrative region in Indonesia, located in the western part of Java Island. It borders the Java Sea to the north and the Indian Ocean to the south, including nearby offshore islands. The area covers 46,300 square kilometers. Java features a tropical rainforest climate, remaining hot and humid year-round. The northern coastal plain areas experience the highest temperatures, while mountainous regions are much cooler. High humidity often creates a debilitating climate.

From November to March is the northwest monsoon period, characterized by rainy and cloudy weather; from April to October is the southeast monsoon period, with more sunny days and less rainfall. Jakarta's average annual rainfall is about 1,760 millimeters (69 inches). Jakarta's average daily high temperature is 30°C (86°F) and low is 23°C (74°F). In the highlands of Tosari (altitude 1,735 meters [5,692 feet]), the average temperature ranges from 22-8°C (72-47°F). Java's soil is extremely fertile due to periodic enrichment from volcanic ash.

Honey Processing

Honey processing, also known as Honey Process or Miel Process, produces what's called Honey Coffee. This method is adopted by coffee plantations in Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala, and other regions. Honey processing refers to the production process of drying coffee beans with their mucilage intact. After removing the outer pulp from coffee beans, a layer of sticky gelatinous substance remains. Traditional washed processing would use water to wash this away, but due to water resource limitations in some high-altitude areas, this direct drying method was developed.

Honey processing is a relatively complex, time-consuming, and challenging processing method. The first step involves selecting high-quality fruits, then removing the pulp while retaining the parchment—this parchment is the core of honey processing. The parchment contains rich sugars and acids that slowly penetrate the coffee beans during the drying process. The second step is drying, which is also the most crucial condition for producing high-quality coffee beans.

Honey processing allows coffee to retain the cleanliness of washed processing. Although the brightness decreases somewhat, it increases sweetness and caramel notes. Depending on the degree of honey processing, honey-processed coffees are divided into yellow honey, red honey, and black honey processing. The advantage of honey processing lies in its ability to best preserve the original sweet flavors of ripe coffee fruits, presenting the coffee with delicate brown sugar flavors and nut sweetness, while berry flavors support red wine-toned aromas, considered a very elegant product.

Product Information

Manufacturer: Coffee Workshop
Address: FrontStreet Coffee, Bao'an Qianjie Street, Dongshankou, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
Contact: 020-38364473
Shelf Life: 90 days
Net Weight: 227g
Package: Bulk Coffee Beans
Roast Level: Green/Red Coffee Beans - Roasted
Sugar Content: Sugar-free
Origin: Indonesia
Roast Degree: Light Roast

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