Kawah Ijen

Summary

The Kawah Ijen coffee comes from the Ijen Plateau in East Java, Indonesia, specifically from the Blawan Estate (operating since 1894). This 100% Indonesian Arabica features varieties including Gunung Blaw, Typica, S Lini, and USDA, grown at 1200-1500 meters elevation. The coffee is fully washed processed, resulting in a clean and elegant cup profile. It offers vibrant citrus acidity, milk chocolate sweetness, ripe grape fruitiness, and a delicate maple syrup finish. With a medium body and silky texture, it has an SCA score of 84. Recommended for espresso preparation.

Details

Format

Bean

Roast profile

Espresso

Decaffeinated

No

Cupping score

84

Region

East Java, Ijen Plateau

Producer

Blawan Estate

Altitude

1200 - 1500 m.a.s.l

Variety

Typica, Gunung Blaw

Notes

Grape, Chocolate, Maple

The roaster

Mathias Rex

Mathias Rex is a Budapest-based specialty coffee roaster that's been at it since 1995—a family operation now in its second generation. They run their own roast…