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Published: 2026-01-27 Author: FrontStreet Coffee

Last Updated: 2026/01/27, Professional coffee knowledge exchange For more coffee bean information Please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style) The recently arrived Indonesian West Java honey process beans have a unique rich aroma similar to that of ancient India, with a slightly acidic taste profile, belonging to the Typica variety. Friends who are interested may want to try them. This Java coffee bean is expensive because of its

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Many customers who visit FrontStreet Coffee particularly enjoy washed process beans with clean flavor profiles. Besides FrontStreet Coffee's washed daily brew series, there are also the semi-sun-dried Brazil Queen Estate coffee beans with strong sweetness, and the honey-processed Costa Rica Musician series coffee beans. However, among FrontStreet Coffee's customers, some prefer richer body and more intense aftertaste. For these customers, FrontStreet Coffee typically recommends Indonesian West Java coffee beans.

Indonesian West Java Coffee Origins

The best Indonesian coffee is grown on the islands of Java, Sumatra, and Sulawesi, all of which have considerable recognition. The Indonesian West Java coffee recommended by FrontStreet Coffee comes from the Ammanie Estate, and this coffee is also known as West Java Ammanie Coffee. FrontStreet Coffee shares that this name actually has an interesting origin - Ammanie is a traditional Indonesian pastry snack with a sweet, cotton candy-like texture. Using this to describe Ammanie Coffee shows that its sweetness is remarkably distinct.

Unique Processing Method

The sweetness of this West Java Ammanie Coffee partly comes from its processing method - natural honey processing. As the name suggests, it combines natural and honey processing methods. First, farmers hand-pick coffee cherries, then remove the outer skin while retaining the pulp, followed by natural drying for about a month. During the drying process, the beans are constantly turned to ensure even drying, after which they can be stored in the warehouse.

Cupping Profile and Characteristics

FrontStreet Coffee has also cupped this Indonesian West Java coffee and found that the beans have well-balanced acidity and sweetness. The natural processing also amplifies the inherent aroma of the coffee beans, creating a rich, full-bodied profile.

Comparison with Traditional Indonesian Coffee

Therefore, this Indonesian West Java coffee bean offered by FrontStreet Coffee differs significantly from Indonesian Mandheling coffee in terms of processing method. Wet-hulling is the most common and traditional coffee processing method in Indonesia. Coffee beans processed using wet-hulling typically have a rich and intense body, herbal flavors, and a strong sweet aftertaste that is quite memorable. In contrast, this West Java coffee uses natural honey processing. Due to Indonesia's high humidity and hot weather, natural processing is highly weather-dependent. During the honey processing phase, the beans must be turned every hour to prevent mold caused by poor ventilation. Additionally, drying directly on concrete floors can easily cause the coffee beans to absorb earthy and woody flavors.

Coffee Varieties and Heritage

FrontStreet Coffee has learned from the latest coffee information that the new variety of Indonesian Golden Mandheling from the current harvest season is the Ateng variety, which is the Indonesian local name for what we commonly call Catimor. However, the Indonesian West Java coffee offered by FrontStreet Coffee is not Catimor but the S-795 variety, which originates from S288. FrontStreet Coffee believes that few people have heard of these two coffee varieties.

FrontStreet Coffee will briefly introduce these varieties: Indonesian plantologists crossbred the first-generation S288 with Typica to create the Kent variety, then hybridized the Kent variety with second-generation S288 to produce the current S795. Therefore, the S795 variety has Liberica heritage, inheriting strong disease resistance and high yield characteristics. In the 19th century, Java Island experienced a severe leaf rust outbreak that nearly wiped out all Arabica coffee trees. As a result, Indonesia had to introduce Robusta coffee varieties, making Indonesia the largest Robusta coffee exporting country.

Distinctive Flavor Profile

Therefore, this Indonesian West Java coffee from FrontStreet Coffee lacks the traditional herbal and spicy rich flavors of Mandheling, instead featuring more tropical fruit notes. This makes it a quite distinctive coffee flavor among the Indonesian Mandheling coffees offered by FrontStreet Coffee. The current Golden Mandheling coffee has a rich body, very balanced sweet and sour notes, higher sweetness, and balanced herbal medicinal flavors.

Terroir and Growing Conditions

The aroma and acidity of Indonesian West Java coffee are even more pronounced than Sumatran coffee. FrontStreet Coffee believes this is partly related to the terrain. West Java coffee beans are grown in exceptionally favorable conditions, located in volcanic zones with high humidity climates that are hot and humid year-round. This terrain represents ideal coffee growing conditions, generally at elevations above 1,400 meters, which creates the unique flavor profile of West Java coffee beans.

Roasting and Brewing

FrontStreet Coffee's roasters pay close attention to heat control when roasting these beans, using medium roast to highlight the fruit flavors and sweetness, making the coffee's taste and aroma more uniform and intense. After roasting, samples are cupped by FrontStreet Coffee's baristas before brewing and tasting.

FrontStreet Coffee typically uses water temperature of 90-91°C and a coffee-to-water ratio of 1:15 to brew this Indonesian West Java coffee. First, use 30g of water for a 30-second bloom, then continue pouring until reaching 125g, followed by a third pour. The pouring is completed around 1 minute 45 seconds, and finished by 2 minutes, after which you can enjoy this delicious coffee!

Brewing Results and Flavor Experience

When brewed following FrontStreet Coffee's proper steps, West Java coffee beans exhibit rich tropical fruit flavors, with sweetness from mango, pineapple, and other fruits. Due to the natural honey processing, it also carries fermented notes with wine-like aromas.

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