Java Estate

Indonesia · Archipelago

Medium-darkWashed$19.00

A classic estate Java — spice-forward, cocoa-rich, with a syrupy body that holds up to milk.

Why this coffee works

Medium-dark Java gives enough roast development for milk while keeping an origin-driven spice note.

Flavor notes

baking spicecocoawalnutsyrupy

Variety: Typica lineage
Producer: Java estate lots
Process: Washed
Roast: Medium-dark
Altitude: 1400 m · Island estate
Harvest: May to September

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Acidity

Mild

Body

Syrupy

Sweetness

Cocoa

Finish

Baking spice

Brew guide

Start with Moka pot

Rest 7-24 days off roast

Ratio: 1:10
Grind: Medium-fine
Temp: Preheated water
Time: Until first blonding

Stop early to avoid bitterness and keep the spice-cocoa profile plush.

Buying note

Pairing and lot context

Lot: Washed estate lot
Pair with: Spice cake or steamed milk
Best window: 7-24 days off roast

Preparation methods

Choose the equipment by the cup you want

Espresso

Dense sweetness, milk drinks and chocolate-forward coffees.

Ratio: 1:2 to 1:2.2
Grind: Fine
Time: 27-32 sec
Water: 91-93 C

Equipment

espresso machine, grinder, tamper, scale

1Grind fresh and distribute evenly before tamping.
2Start with a 1:2 yield, then adjust grind to hit the target time.
3Taste before changing dose; sour cups need finer grind or longer yield.
4Use slightly lower temperature for darker roasts.

Pour-over

Clarity, florals, citrus and clean sweetness.

Ratio: 1:16 to 1:17
Grind: Medium-fine to medium
Time: 2:45-4:00
Water: 92-94 C

Equipment

V60, Kalita, Origami or Chemex, paper filter, kettle, scale

1Rinse the paper filter and preheat the brewer.
2Bloom the coffee with twice its weight in water for 30-45 seconds.
3Pour in slow pulses, keeping the bed level and avoiding dry edges.
4Let the drawdown finish, then swirl the server before tasting.

Origin

Indonesia shapes this coffee

Indonesian archipelago

Sumatra and Java estates · -2.55, 118.01

Terrain

Island highlands with humid processing conditions and estate or smallholder lots.

Seed context

Typica-lineage and local selections often show body, spice and earthy depth.

Cup expectation

Expect cedar, cocoa, baking spice, tobacco or syrupy body depending on roast.

Brew context

French press, moka pot and espresso emphasize weight and spice.