How is Indonesian Coffee? The Unique Flavor of Honey-Processed Java Coffee

FrontStreet Coffee - Introduction to West Java, Indonesia Coffee

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, the Indian Ocean to the south, and includes nearby offshore islands, covering an area of 46,300 square kilometers. Java features a tropical rainforest climate, remaining hot and humid throughout the year. The plain areas along the northern coast experience the highest temperatures, while mountainous regions are much cooler. High humidity often creates a debilitating climate. From November to March of the following year 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 approximately 1,760 millimeters (69 inches).

Jakarta's average daily maximum temperature is 30°C (86°F) and minimum is 23°C (74°F). In the highland area of Tosari (elevation 1,735 meters [5,692 feet]), the average temperature ranges from 22°C to 8°C (72°F to 47°F). Java's soil is extremely fertile because volcanic ash periodically enriches the land.

Aromanis is a traditional Indonesian sweet snack made from basic ingredients of flour and sugar. Here, Aromanis is used to name this coffee, indicating that these coffee beans have a cotton candy-like texture. However, the coffee beans come from Ciwidey, Garut, West Java. In fact, no special coffee seeds are used, but coffee processed through the natural drying method can present such distinctive flavors. Of course, this flavor is not particularly recognized in West Java, Indonesia.

Coffee Flavor Profile

Dry Aroma: Spices, honey, berries

Wet Aroma: Mango, honey, pineapple

Acidity: Gentle and not bright acidity, maintaining below various complex fruit flavors without losing elegance

Mouthfeel: Refreshing sweet and rich jackfruit aroma, juicy berry sweetness, dark fruit jam, brown sugar, cinnamon banana pie, creamy aftertaste. The taste experience reveals tropical fruit flavors like mango and jackfruit, with a soft and thick mouthfeel and a long-lasting sweet aftertaste.

If you also enjoy this coffee from West Java, Indonesia, which uses honey processing and can surround you with an indescribable rich aroma and sweetness, then this is it - Aromanis.

Knowledge Point

In the 1860s and 1870s, the coffee leaf rust epidemic devastated Indonesia's coffee market and led the Dutch to abandon many plantations. With the collapse of plantations, workers occupied small plots of land and eventually replanted coffee with Robusta and various disease-resistant Arabica hybrid varieties.

In Brief

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