MI/016/1 - Natural (Robusta)

Reference Number: ID-HEQA-MI-016-1

Lot Number: HQ25M-N-0001(R)

Region : Galungan Village, Lemukih, Bali 

Altitude: 950 MASL

Varietal: Robusta Huni

Process: Pulped Natural

Profile: Hojicha Tea

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 first undergoes a selection process where the cherries with the highest brix are sorted, resulting in an average brix of 25. Then, the cherries will be oxidized for 24h to ensure flavor development. Then the cherries are very slowly dried in a special greenhouse. 

This coffee offers a warm flavor reminiscent of hojicha tea—gentle roasted notes with a smooth, mellow body and a very clean aftertaste. The cup carries subtle sweetness, finishing with a clean, comforting aftertaste, a very clean cup of robusta, which we are really happy about.