Indonesian Bali Kintamani Natural RFA Org.

(13 customer reviews)

$8.25

New 2023/24 Crop! 
Very fermenty/fruity, lower acidity with good body, a wild old world natural processed. This crop year is a little more traditional Indonesian coffee but roasts nicely, thick and creamy with a sweet edge; hints of acidity and strong fruit/oaky tones on a more nutty/earthy/chocolaty profile. No missing the wild side in this cup. Medium to dark roasts are where one should shoot, mutes some nutty tones and pronounces the chocolaty factor, still plenty of wild natural processed tones in the cup. Dark roasts will introduce some smoky accents but retain great sweetness. A great balance of slow dried natural with thick and creamy dark tones all in one cup.

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Lot #:

0001

Origin:

Kintamani, Bali

Processing Method:

Natural

Arrival Date:

12/27/23

$8.25

1 lb

$7.90

2

$7.75

5

$7.40

20

$7.05

60+ lbs

Description

A very unique, overly fermented (very fruity) cup of joe.

Bali is a tiny island– actually, a submerged volcano peak – just off the east coast of Java, with many small coffee farms. The farmers who grow Kintamani Natural belong to cooperative organizations known as Subak Abian (SA) founded on a Hindu philosophy known as “Tri Hita Karana” (the three causes of happiness). SA co-ops foster community in agricultural, social and religious activities, and have been certified Organic since 2008. Pesticides are never used on their coffee farms, and fertilizers are 100% organic.

SA farmers grow almost all heirloom Arabicas, Typica & Bourbon. They use trees such as Erythrina, Tangerine, and Orange to shade the coffee, which improves yield and cup quality and enhances wildlife habitat.

A couple of years ago, our supplier Royal Coffee visited the Subak Abians, who also produced our semi-washed “Blue Moon” coffee. Noting the scarcity of groundwater due to very coarse volcanic soil, Royal suggested trying natural (dry) processing. Raised beds are already used for drying parchment for Blue Moon, so it was easy to also use them to dry whole ripe cherry for this coffee. They did a test batch, and Royal was so blown away by the quality and flavor they purchased a full container!

“Kintamani Natural” is 100% sundried on raised beds; It’s perhaps the first ever special prep natural Indonesian. Raised beds keep the cherry free of dirty flavor, and facilitate very quick drying in Bali’s high altitude sun and constant island breeze. The cup is extraordinarily exotic and unique with a rich, buttery mouthfeel, while retaining Indonesia’s full-bodied, savory character. It features super-intense, brandyish fruit flavors of plum and sweet cherry at lighter roasts; darker roasts develop much heavier body with a spicy, smoky twist. An easy roaster that’s exceptionally versatile, roast Bali “Kintamani Natural” any way you’d like; slow or quick, from first crack to French, you’ll get very unique and terrific flavor!

Tasting Notes:
Very fermenty/fruity, lower acidity with good body, a wild old world natural processed. This crop year is a little more traditional Indonesian coffee but roasts nicely, thick and creamy with a sweet edge; hints of acidity and strong fruit/oak tones on a more nutty/earthy/chocolaty profile. No missing the wild side in this cup. Medium to dark roasts are where one should shoot, mutes some nutty tones and pronounces the chocolaty factor, still plenty of wild fruity natural processed tones in the cup. Dark roasts will introduce some smoky accents but retain great sweetness. A great balance of slow dried natural with thick and creamy dark tones all in one cup.

Roasting Notes:
Right around a full city roast (close or touching 2nd crack) is going to be the sweet spot. Lighter roasted the chocolaty factor is a bit earthy.  If you hit the error slightly lighter though, can add a little hint of citrus acidity, tasty but at the risk of an earthier cup. Most will want to push it more towards a medium roast or darker. Right before 2nd crack mutes up a bit of fruit but gets more like a single origin mokka java, a bit rough chocolate and a bit of fruit – almost anyone would like that cup!

Additional information

Lot #:

0001

Origin:

Kintamani, Bali

Processing Method:

Natural

Arrival Date:

12/27/23

13 reviews for Indonesian Bali Kintamani Natural RFA Org.

  1. David Hollinger

    I really enjoy this coffee. In past years there seemed to be more of an upfront berry aroma and taste with a medium roast. On the current batch, the berry aroma is there but the berry tone is much more muted. I have used an SR500 roaster for the past five years.

  2. milazzochr (verified owner)

    My favorite for cold brewing. Chaff is easily shed and it yields a nice, earthy berry cold brew.

  3. MAMurphy (verified owner)

    At full city roast this coffee bean really gives a full brandyish aroma. Very rich. Love it!

  4. John (verified owner)

    The aroma at Full City is very intense, especially after a couple of days rest. The intense sweetness on the nose does not carry over to the palate though, as it is somewhat muted, but when combined with a Harrar which is very sweet on the palate and muted sweetness on the nose, it really shines. I add in a Mexican Natural for a baked fruit/cocoa base to round things out, and the blend is a favorite in my congregation.

  5. William Keller (verified owner)

    This is just about my favorite coffee from BCT. Its rich flavor is similar to a natural Ethiopian coffee, but that brandy flavor really sets it apart. It is wonderful at a City+ roast and at a Full City roast. Earlier crops have been a little better than this year’s crop, but not by much. I have ordered it several times and will order it again.

  6. jq adams (verified owner)

    This is an excellent coffee, classic Indonesian profile. I roast this medium roast on a Behmor 1600 ,B,P3, about 22 minutes and then around 19 minutes I start watching it. When the 1st crack starts,you start to consider to cool. This one goes dark really fast. Its good at French roast but if you can get more classic lighter color than French you will have a special cup. Enjoy

    Buy this one in bulk and put it in the pantry, its really good.

  7. Michael Albertini (verified owner)

    This is one of my favorite coffees. There are definite berry tones and is very smooth. A wonderful coffee when brought into 2nd crack.

  8. Glenn Squires (verified owner)

    This is the third (I think) crop of the Kintamani that I have purchased. The first one blew me away, I had never tried a natural processed bean before; hell, I didn’t even know what “natural” was. I had never tasted a coffee with such raw, earthy tones. I loved it. It is still my favorite but it is becoming more refined and I miss the flavor of the first batch I had.

  9. Dominic Ricci (verified owner)

    First time re-ordering a bean. I loved this. The description for the flavor profile is perfect. Very much like an Ethiopian bean with the fruitiness. Also very easy bean to roast with consistency

  10. Anna Carter

    Roasted just into the 2nd crack. I’m in love with it. Has that extra flavor that makes me crave another cup.

  11. Patrick M (verified owner)

    As others mentioned, this recent crop is a bit muted compared to previous years. It makes an amazing espresso, though. Reminds me of a stellar Santa Barbara, Honduras natural. It’s a clean cup when prepared through an Aeropress or V60, but the flavor is muted.

  12. gwillis (verified owner)

    My first roast was only just to 2nd crack, it was OK. My second roast was well into 2nd crack, 45 sec. Wow. I really like this coffee with the dark roast. Just ordered another 10 lbs just to have it on hand.

  13. UrDad (verified owner)

    Earth Funk Berry.

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