A Matter Of Concrete
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Supriyanto, also known as Iyan, is a farmer located in Mount Suket within the Ijen mountain range. On a small plot of his farm, Supriyanto cultivates Laurina coffee, which was initially planted by PT Perkebunan Nusantara. Due to the local climate and environment, the Laurina beans grown in this area have a slightly larger size compared to other Laurina varieties, but they still retain the distinctive Laurina characteristics, such as a sharp, pointed green bean shape. Laurina is considered an exotic coffee bean in Indonesia and is known as one of the most challenging varietals to grow worldwide. It requires special attention from coffee growers but rewards them with exceptional sweetness and reduced bitterness. With a caffeine percentage of around 0.8%, Laurina, also known as Bourbon Pointu, has significantly less caffeine compared to other Arabica coffees, which typically have a caffeine percentage of 1.8%. The Laurina grown in Indonesia represents the first-ever cultivation of this varietal in the country. However, growing Laurina in Indonesia poses challenges as it is highly susceptible to leaf rust and diseases. The prevailing climate change conditions in Indonesia, characterized by heavy rainfall and hot weather, make it technically unsuitable for Laurina cultivation. Nonetheless, through cross-breeding and natural mutation techniques developed by the Indonesian Coffee and Cocoa Research Institute, this particular Laurina plant can thrive in Indonesia. Supriyanto’s farm is dedicated to cultivating Laurina and other exotic coffee varietals, and they have succeeded in producing the first-ever Indonesian-grown Laurina. The coffee from this lot is processed in an anaerobic environment, where it is sealed in a plastic tank for 120 hours and then dried naturally. Despite being processed and fermented in an anaerobic environment, the coffee is remarkably clean, displaying a prominent citric acidity and a well-balanced sweetness.
Pepper
Popcorn
Pistachio
White Wine
Type
Single Origin
Origin
Indonesia
Roast
Medium-Light
Species
Arabica
Varieties
Laurina (Bourbon Pointu)
Process
Extended Natural
Altitude
1700m