#0034 POINTU
Breaking down coffee quality to the core has been a passion for small micro roasters like Arkib. Since 2021, we have been heavily involved at the farm level to indulge in coffee farm practices and coffee processing methods. This led to our collaboration with a small coffee producer to create custom-processed coffee for Arkib and brand it under the name of the Protokol series. The whole collection features specific coffee processing methods designed by Arkib to highlight the uniqueness of the processing while retaining the origin's signature taste.
Pointu is one of our boldest experiments and a meaningful step forward in natural anaerobic fermentation. Processing coffee in the cold climate of Solok presents a unique challenge. Low temperatures often lead to uneven fermentation, resulting in inconsistent cups and overpowering fermented notes. To address this, Yani introduced a two-stage approach using sealed elastomeric barrels and a greenhouse drying area. The sealed barrels provide a more stable environment for fermentation, while the greenhouse ensures consistent drying. These improvements allowed us to safely extend the fermentation to 168 hours, unlocking a clean and winey flavour that captures the essence of local taste traditions in a single cup.
This coffee is a reminder of why we are deeply drawn to specialty coffee. Pointu expresses a sense of place and memory through taste. On a standard 1:16 filter brew, it opens with goji berry sweetness, grape candy intensity, and a creamy blueberry milkshake body, followed by a prune-like finish. In espresso, the fermentation brings forward the clarity of tempoyak, creamy durian, and a winey depth with notes of licorice and raisin. With milk, the flavour deepens into mangosteen, durian crepe, and bittersweet chocolate. Releasing a coffee like Pointu reflects our commitment as coffee roasters to thoughtful processing, expressive flavour, and storytelling through the cup.
