MI/010/1 - Aerobic Natural (Yellow Caturra)

Reference Number: ID-HEQA-MI-010-1

Lot Number: HQ25M-AEN-0001

Region : Belancan Village, Kintamani, Bali

Altitude: 1200-1400 MASL

Varietal: Yellow Caturra

Process: Aerobic Natural

Profile: Starfruit, Grape Candy, Honeysuckle

Harvest Year: August 2025

Located in Belancan Village, Kintamani, Bali, at 1,200–1,400 meters above sea level, Kanggo is a producer and coffee farmer with 5 hectares of land. Its coffee trees are divided into dedicated plots for Cobra and Yellow Caturra varieties. By keeping each variety separate, he allows their distinct characteristics to shine, shaped by the fertile volcanic soil and mountain air that define this part of Bali.

Together with HEQA, we work closely with Kanggo to source fresh cherries directly from his farm, just an hour away from our processing facility in Buleleng in the northern part of Bali. This proximity means cherries are delivered at peak freshness, ready to be processed with our post harvest processing protocol.

At our Bali-based production station, research, processing, and milling work in harmony to unlock the best flavor qualities of Indonesian coffee. Through precise, controlled fermentations, we explore the endless potential of microorganisms to elevate coffee—creatively, consistently, and sustainably—for both the natural environment and the producers we partner with.

We chose Bali as our first base because its coffee stands apart in Indonesia—shaped by a unique mix of history, culture, and flavor. With strong infrastructure and an openness to innovation, it’s the perfect place to push boundaries and redefine what Indonesian coffee can be.

This coffee is fermented delicately with lots of air exposure for 48h at environmental temperature. The increased air exposure promotes respiratory metabolism by the local microbes and also oxidises the cherry for flavour development. The cherries are carefully monitored for the entire duration. Finally, it is slowly dried as a natural in a greenhouse at low temperatures.

This coffee comes with a crisp, tangy sweetness of fresh starfruit, bringing a bright and refreshing start to the cup. Juicy grape candy notes follow, adding sweetness and fruitiness to the cup. Hints of honeysuckle round out the experience, leaving a light, aromatic finish. Overall, its a very lively and fragrant cup, shaped by gentle aerobic fermentation and slow, cool drying.