Java Frinsa Sunda Batak - Wet-Hulled Java Variety

We Taste - Caramel, mango jam, fresh hops

Frinsa Collective grows and preserves unique Indonesian varieties like their exceptional wet-hulled Java microlot. Introduced to the island of Java from Ethiopia in the early 19th century, the Java variety showcases very good quality potential, strengthened by Coffee Leaf Rust and Coffee Berry Disease tolerance. Similar to Sumatra processing, coffees grown in neighboring Java are often wet-hulled due to the hot, humid climate. This process of removing the protective parchment before the seed has dried can create musty, flat flavors, yet under the steady hand of the Mustofa family, this regional process yields a sweet, lightly fermented cup. Light-medium roasting allows the varietal and process character to shine, while developing a cup rich in caramel sweetness and mango jam, finishing like fresh hops. We recommend all brewing formats for this versatile, uniquely approachable cup.

Roast: Light-Medium
Process: Wet-Hulled - The coffee is picked, depulped, then dried to roughly 35% moisture content, at which point it is hulled. It is then fully dried without its parchment until it reaches a state that is appropriate for export, 10–12% moisture.
Varieties: Java (Ethiopia landrace type)
Elevation: 1,400 - 1,700 masl (medium-high)
Locations: Tilu Mountains, Pangalengan, Bandung, West Java
Producer: Frinsa Collective - Run by Wildan Mustofa + family
Farms: Frinsa and multiple small neighboring producers
Grades / Certifications: ACES microlot, Sunda Batak day lot separation, Single Variety lot
Harvest: May - Aug. 2024

Brew Guides
Espresso: 1:2.3 in 28-29 sec.
Filter: 1:16.6