Flores Bajawa Ngura

Flores, Indonesia | Wet-Hulled Process

High in the volcanic mountains of Flores, Indonesia, seven smallholder farming groups come together to produce this distinctive coffee from the Bajawa region. Grown at an impressive 1,752 meters above sea level in rich volcanic soils, the coffee reflects the dedication of farmers who have worked together to improve the quality and recognition of their region's coffee.

The seven groups—Fa Masa, Suka Maju, Ateriji, Paptaki, Papawiu, Mezamogo, and Wongawali—began working together in the mid-2000s, shifting away from traditional dry processing toward more intentional methods that reward quality and careful production.

This particular lot is known as Bajawa Ngura, with Ngura meaning wet-hulled in the local Bajawa language. A traditional Indonesian processing method, wet-hulling involves removing the parchment while the coffee beans are still moist before completing the drying process in the sun. This technique contributes to the distinctive character often associated with Indonesian coffees.

A beautiful expression of Flores, this coffee brings together high-altitude growing conditions, volcanic terroir, and a centuries-old regional processing tradition.

Origin: Bajawa, Ngada Regency, Flores, Indonesia

Altitude: 1,752 masl

Varieties: Catimor, S795, Timor Hybrid & Typica

Process: Wet-Hulled, Sun-Dried

Harvest: October–January

Soil: Volcanic Loam

Cupping notes: Peat, Cherry, Black Tea, Mulling Spices