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INDONESIA PANDASARI KARTIKA

INDONESIA PANDASARI KARTIKA

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Kartika

Every year Arkib keeps moving in search of new producers who place equal weight on sustainability and cup quality. That pursuit led us to Pandansari Coffee a young producer just approaching their fifth year yet already showing a level of clarity and intent beyond their age. What drew us in was their deep fascination with coffee processing a hands on curiosity that continues to shape their coffees with confidence and care.

This year we secured two lots from Pandansari. The first is a special microlot of a single Kartika varietal while the second is an Arkib Protokol lot built from a thoughtful mix of varietals. Kartika holds a unique place in Indonesia and is often referred to locally as Kopi Arabika Tipe Katuai a regional expression of Catuai. Processed as a natural its inherent sweetness is amplified revealing a depth that feels both familiar and quietly disruptive.

In the cup this coffee moves far beyond expectation. On filter the aromatics are striking for a classic natural opening with lifted lychee fragrance and unfolding into sweet strawberry and peach carried by a soft walnut like texture. As espresso the profile deepens into mango dried fruits and berries finishing with a savoury fig note. With milk red floral rose aromatics emerge wrapped in the gentle sweetness and texture of chiffon cake and vanilla. It is a coffee that continues to impress even for the most seasoned drinkers.

The Producer

Central Java is often overlooked on the Indonesian coffee map, yet it has quietly stayed on our sourcing radar over the past few years. Beyond Selosa Coffee, another remarkable discovery led us to the slopes of Gunung Slamet and to Pandansari Coffee, a small operation guided by a young farmer named Agung. The farm sits in Desa Kalikidang at 1,500 to 1,650 metres above sea level, where nearly the entire plantation is dedicated to Arabica, with only a small portion reserved for Robusta.

Pandansari began from an unexpected place. Coffee trees were first planted simply to stabilise the land around Agung’s vegetable farm, a natural barrier against landslides. What started as a practical solution soon revealed its potential, as the Arabica thrived in the surrounding terrain. Together with his siblings, Agung began processing coffee on a small scale, starting with honey processing, a classic method passed down by their grandmother. Cherries are pulped and dried with their sticky, sugar-rich mucilage intact, giving the coffee its gentle sweetness and soft structure.

Over time, Pandansari expanded with purpose, introducing more disease-resistant varietals such as Sigararutang, Kartika, Lini and Tim-Tim to secure long-term quality and sustainability. With healthier yields, their curiosity naturally grew, leading them to explore more complex processes like anaerobic and mosto fermentations. This spirit of experimentation places Pandansari firmly among a new generation of Indonesian producers, driven by progress and precision. We’re grateful to work alongside Pandansari Coffee as a direct trade partner, growing together cup by cup.

    • Cupping Score 88.00pts

      Fragrance
      lychee, white peach, sugar cane, yogurt strawberry

      Aroma
      strawberry, lychee, pomelo,

      Flavour
      soursop, cherry, yogurt, strawberry, red grape, honeydew, pistachio, rose, milk chocolate

      Aftertaste
      lingering, coating

      Acid
      medium | citric acidity, complex, floral, rose, pomelo

      Body
      medium | velvety, rounded

      Balance
      complex, progressive, layering, intense, deep

      Overall
      complex, fragrant, aromatic, progresisve taste profile
    • 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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