INDONESIA BUNGE LUNGI ESTATE JULIA CM LOT

It is a privilege to source coffee from the young and exceptional producers of Gayo. Unlike the conventional approach of large-scale farming, Bunge Lungi Estate redefines the profession by cultivating small plots planted with resilient, high-yield varieties such as P88. This focus not only produces outstanding quality but also builds a sustainable future for specialty coffee in the region. From their latest harvest, we have selected two remarkable lots.

From the highlands of Bunge Lungi Estate comes a rare treasure, our final kilos of a natural carbonic maceration lot crafted from mixed varietals. Fermented under careful control for 96 hours, the coffee blooms with the untamed essence of Sumatra, layered in depth and nuance. Unlike the singular clarity of our P88 lots, this mix reveals a broader spectrum of flavors, ripe tropical fruits woven into a complexity that lingers with every sip. A fitting finale from the estate and one of the finest cup scores ever to leave Sumatra’s soil.

The Julia lot, a mixed varietal natural carbonic maceration, opens with a striking red fragrance roselle and pink guava at the forefront. On filter, the cup unfolds with layered brightness, revealing red berries, gooseberries, sugus strawberry, red plum and a touch of pineapple jam. Pulled as espresso, the profile deepens into sweeter notes of lychee cordial, pink guava, roselle, honeydew, mango and pineapple jam, before settling into a balance of buttermilk, honeydew, roselle and roasted milk tea. The Julia lot from Bunge Lungi stands as a pinnacle of Sumatra’s specialty coffee, a testament to its richness and refinement.