Farm / Coop: Ngada District
Elevation: 2000 masl
Varietals: Catimor, Timor Hybrids, Typica
Milling Process: Wet Hulled
Drying Process: Patio drying
Roast Profile: Medium
Tasting Notes: Vanilla, Baker’s Chocolate, Black Pepper, Cedar
The island of Flores was first discovered by the Portuguese in the early 15th century. The Ngada district is where most coffee is grown, located on the slopes of the Inerie Volcano. Within Ngada, coffee is grown on an estimated 6000 hectares of which 90% is Arabica coffee. Coffee tree varieties include a high percentage of S795 Flores, Typica, Catimor and Timor hybrids with shade trees such as Bamboo and Juria varietal. All coffee is grown and processed by a cooperative organized by the farmers. There are now 12 different coops in Bajawa all working together, to produce wonderful coffee with smooth body and overwhelming, syrupy chocolate flavors.
Farm / Coop: Ngada District
Elevation: 2000 masl
Varietals: Catimor, Timor Hybrids, Typica
Milling Process: Wet Hulled
Drying Process: Patio drying
Roast Profile: Medium
Tasting Notes: Vanilla, Baker’s Chocolate, Black Pepper, Cedar
The island of Flores was first discovered by the Portuguese in the early 15th century. The Ngada district is where most coffee is grown, located on the slopes of the Inerie Volcano. Within Ngada, coffee is grown on an estimated 6000 hectares of which 90% is Arabica coffee. Coffee tree varieties include a high percentage of S795 Flores, Typica, Catimor and Timor hybrids with shade trees such as Bamboo and Juria varietal. All coffee is grown and processed by a cooperative organized by the farmers. There are now 12 different coops in Bajawa all working together, to produce wonderful coffee with smooth body and overwhelming, syrupy chocolate flavors.
