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Asia-Pacific Islands & Indonesia Origins

Classic & Careful • Highland Potential

From wet-hulled classics in Sumatra, Java, and Sulawesi to high-grown lots in Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste, this corner of the Pacific is all about balance. We chase coffees that keep the character — spice, cocoa, herbs — but dial back the caricatured “funk” in favor of clean, structured cups.

Wet-hulled & washed profiles Classic & careful handling Highland potential when clean
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Map of Asia-Pacific coffee islands including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, Papua New Guinea, and Timor-Leste
Asia-Pacific islands and Indonesian highlands: classic profiles and highland potential when cleanliness & character align.

Origins in This Region

We split this region into two lanes: classic Indonesian islands where careful wet-hulling and washed processing keep things clean and cozy, and high-elevation islands where we feature lots only when clarity, traceability, and character line up.

Coffee farms and misty highlands in Sumatra

Sumatra

Classic & careful Wet-hulled & washed

When we say “Sumatra,” we mean carefully handled lots from places like Aceh and Lintong — structured, cocoa-toned, gently herbal, and sweet rather than muddy or aggressively funky.

Key regions: Aceh • Lintong • Mandheling
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Coffee trees on volcanic slopes in Java

Java

Volcanic & balanced Structured sweetness

Volcanic soils and long coffee history give Java a more classic, balanced profile — think baking spice, mild earth, and chocolate with enough structure to hold up in blends and cozy single origins.

Key regions: Ijen Plateau • West Java
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Terraced highlands and coffee farms in Sulawesi

Sulawesi

Deep & layered Careful wet-hulling

High-elevation lots from Tana Toraja and surrounding highlands can show off layered sweetness, spice, and savory depth — when processing is on point and moisture is well-managed.

Key regions: Tana Toraja • Enrekang
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Highland coffee farms in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea

Highland potential Sweet & structured

PNG is where we look for high-grown lots with sweetness, juicy acidity, and a little wild character — but only when sorting and processing keep the cup clean and clearly expressive.

Key regions: Eastern Highlands • Western Highlands • Simbu
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Coffee trees and hillsides in Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste

Emerging & exciting High-grown & clean

An emerging favorite when we can secure traceable, clean lots — Timor-Leste can bring cocoa, gentle spice, and stone-fruit accents with a story-forward supply chain.

Key regions: Ermera • Aileu
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If any of these guides link to empty or “coming soon” pages, it just means we’re between harvests or finalizing sourcing for the season. As new lots land, we’ll backfill each origins guide with fresh details, stories, and brew tips.