Bali: Karana Kintimani (Collective)

Natural Process ∙Medium Roast

Dried cranberry and cocoa flavors. Winey acidity and mellow syrupy sweetness.    

Grown at 1200 Meters Above Sea Level (MASL)

Our Origin Select coffee this month comes fromtheKarana Collective in the Kintimani Regionin Northeast Bali.

The Karana community represents a collective effort by 377 smallholder farmers in the Kintamani region of Bali, Indonesia. Rooted in the traditional Balinese community culture and practicing Hindu traditions, this group embodies a harmonious relationship between farming and local heritage. The farms, situated at an average elevation of 1,200 meters, span a total planted area of 477 hectares. The climate is relatively even, with an average year-round temperature of 86°F and 85% humidity. The west monsoon brings significant rain from October to April, especially from December to March, triggering flowering and cherry production.

Coffee in the region is farmed organically, but not for the certification. The region’s producers are an organized group called the Subak Abian, guided by the Hindu philosophy of Tri Hita Karana. They believe happiness is found when an individual seeks good relationships with God, others, and nature. Along with sustainable farming, the group encourages ripe harvesting, and most coffee is washed at centralized stations. Bali has long been known for producing unique coffee, especially from Kintamani.

Sustainability lies at the heart of Karana's approach to agriculture. The contributing farmers utilize composting, avoid chemical sprays, and plant suitable overstory trees to promote ecological balance. By integrating cultural traditions, sustainable practices, and community-driven innovation, the Karana group lot offers a vibrant representation of the Kintamani region's coffee heritage.

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