Blessed with fertile volcanic soil, combined with perfect weather that is influenced by Indonesia’s tropical climate and Australia’s subtropical climate, It’s no wonder East Nusa Tenggara dubbed as “heaven” when it comes to finding high quality green beans, with rich and diverse characteristics.

Today we will talk about the many green beans that you can find in East Nusa Tenggara, complete with the uniqueness that they’re offering.

Arabica Bajawa

This internationally acclaimed green bean from East Nusa Tenggara comes from coffee plants that are planted on high altitude volcanic land, around 1.200-1.400 meters above sea level. This high altitude influenced its unique taste, which combines the taste of caramel, brown sugar, jasmine, and citrus fruit. 

Robusta Manggarai

Another critically acclaimed green bean comes from Manggarai regency. Planted on volcanic soil, with altitudes around 700-800 meters, this Robusta green bean is known for its nutty and chocolaty flavor. Robust, yet rich in flavor, this combination is what makes Robusta Manggarai become a favorite when it comes to creating a house blend.

Arabica Yellow Cattura

This rare bean comes from Watuatu mountains, which has an altitude around 1.300 meters. This coffee is known for its many uniqueness, from its yellow cherry, smaller bean, to its very unique profile taste that combines the taste of chocolate, peanuts, herbs, and citrus, which make it almost tasted like a cup of tea.

Arabica Bajawa Juria

This Arabica Bajawa variant is known for its stronger and sweeter fragrance. Other than its stronger fragrance, this green bean characteristics are pretty similar with normal Arabica Bajawa, that is having the taste of caramel, brown sugar, jasmine, and citrus fruits.

Arabica Bajawa Honey

What makes this green bean unique is how it's processed, that is using honey method. This method makes this bean shift greatly from the usual Arabica Bajawa green bean characteristics, in which it has the profile taste of apple, chocolate, and lime.

One region, yet can produce various green beans with rich and diverse personalities. For those who are interested in creating their own single origin or house blend, East Nusa Tenggara is the place that they can not miss, ever!