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INDONESIA DAMARKANDANG GILBAS CM

INDONESIA DAMARKANDANG GILBAS CM

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Gilbas CM

East Java is a true haven for fine Indonesian specialty coffee growers. The region is shaped by mountain terraces cool highland air and generous shade creating a landscape that quietly mirrors the coffee farms of Panama. On the slopes of Mount Argopuro sits Argopuro Cooperative led by Pak Muhlisin a producer whose curiosity and drive have shaped some of the most experimental coffees we have encountered in Indonesia.

Always pushing the boundaries of fermentation Pak Muhlisin is driven by learning and constant exploration. Around 2020 he began small batch anaerobic trials using food grade barrels. The results were striking unlocking layers of berries and deep tropical fruits rarely associated with East Java. Encouraged by these outcomes he took a bold step forward constructing a two ton stainless steel tank to scale up anaerobic production while maintaining precision and control.

This year Pak Muhlisin reimagined the traditional wet hulled process by introducing carbonic maceration into its core. Freshly picked cherries are rested overnight in gunny sacks before moving into the Megatron tank for carbonic maceration. Once complete the cherries are pulped and dried on raised beds with the parchment later hulled and dried further until stable moisture is achieved.

The result is Gilbas CM a wet hulled carbonic maceration lot that feels both rooted and progressive. On filter it opens with classic herbal aromatics alongside green mango and cashew. Pulled as espresso the profile transforms revealing jammy red cherry raspberry and panela like sweetness. With milk the carbonic signature shines through with fragrant bubblegum sweet tangy mangosteen and a prune like finish. Gilbas CM elevates the wet hulled tradition and claims its own place among coffees that reward curiosity and attention.

The Producer

Argapuro Walida Cooperative is our longtime partner producer from East Java. Under Pak Muhlisin, a young coffee grower in East Java, he made the change by elevating the quality and quantity of specialty coffee producers. For almost 10 years, he has been constantly growing and pioneering, producing one of the most exciting East Java coffees we have ever known.

The cooperative mainly caters to Argopuro, surrounding smallholder farmers who mainly pick and send cherries to the Pak Muhlisin processing center. The processing mill is responsible for collecting, sorting, fermenting, drying, and storing the coffee. The coffee-growing area covered the elevation from 1300 msal up to 2000 msal, providing a wide range of taste profiles that are mainly influenced by the local topography. Pak Muhlisin also just opened a new farm that mainly caters to exotic varietals such as Geisha, Pink Bourbon, Orange Bourbon, Yellow Caturra, and Java. This opens up more opportunities to discover what East Java can offer specialty coffee consumers.

East Java will remain one of our favorite coffee-growing regions, offering a diverse coffee taste profile. Especially when it comes to Argopuro coffee, it will remain in our offering for a long time. We are excited to offer seasonal coffee from Pak Muhlis, who relentlessly pushes the boundaries of specialty coffee.

    • Cupping Score 85.25pts

      Fragrance
      orange, marmalade, pear, honey, subtle floral

      Aroma
      marmalade, lemon, floral

      Flavour
      sugarcane, lemon tea, marmalade, asam gelugor

      Aftertaste
      short, quick

      Acid
      medium | citric acidity, citrusy, jammy

      Body
      medium low | well balance

      Balance
      pointed, harmony, structured

      Overall
      clean, citrusy and well balance taste
    • Roasting Schedule

      Roasting on every day from Monday to Thursday
      Cut-off order 3:00 p.m. a day before processing begins.

      Retail and Wholesale Delivery
      Retail order on the next working day

      Delivery will be made on the next processing working day once your order is roasted or ready.
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