America Coffee Co. Organic Bali Kintamani Coffee
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America Coffee Co. Organic Bali Kintamani Coffee is a medium-dark roast from smallholder farmers in Kintamani, Indonesia. Bourbon, Typica, and Catimor grown at 1,200–1,600 meters are hand-picked, wet-hulled, and dried on raised beds. Dark chocolate, molasses, and brown sugar define the roaster’s stated cup profile.
Coffee profile
| Origin | Kintamani, Bali, Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Producers | Smallholder farmers |
| Cultivars | Bourbon, Typica, Catimor |
| Elevation | 1,200–1,600 meters |
| Certification | Organic, as listed |
| Process | Hand-picked; wet-hulled; raised-bed dried |
| Roast | Medium-dark |
| Notes | Dark chocolate, molasses, brown sugar |
Origin, process, and roast
Wet-hulling, often called giling basah in Indonesia, removes parchment while the coffee still holds more moisture than conventionally dried parchment coffee. That processing choice is distinct from washed, honey, and natural methods. Volcanic-loam soil and the Kintamani regional origin are documented; an individual farm, harvest, or cultivar ratio is not. Medium-dark roast development raises solubility and supports the deeper sugar and chocolate direction without proving a specific body or acidity for every brew.
Brewing guidance
For filter coffee, start with 20 grams to 320 grams water and a medium grind. Medium-dark coffee may reach balanced extraction with slightly cooler water than a light roast. If the cup is heavy but flat, coarsen minimally or shorten contact; if it is thin, grind finer before increasing dose. For espresso, begin around 18 grams in and 34–36 grams out. Taste the shot plain to judge molasses sweetness and any drying roast character before adding milk.
How to evaluate the cup
Compare sweetness, body, clarity, and finish rather than expecting one stereotypical Indonesian profile. Wet-hulling can shape structure, but farm practices, drying, roast, and water remain important. Let a sample cool enough to distinguish brown-sugar sweetness from char. Record brew ratio and temperature so the next adjustment has a clear purpose. When comparing with a washed coffee, hold equipment and dose steady; changing method and recipe together makes the process difference difficult to interpret.
Who this coffee suits
Kintamani origin, wet-hulling, medium-dark development, and sugar-forward notes make this coffee distinct from the washed Latin American lots nearby in the collection. That does not mean it must taste earthy or heavy; the current roast and preparation determine the result. Choose it when you want to explore Indonesian processing with enough roast development for espresso or milk drinks. For a cleaner comparative tasting, brew it beside a washed coffee at the same ratio and temperature, then note differences in body, clarity, sweetness, and finish rather than relying on regional stereotypes.
Format, freshness, and storage
Choose whole bean for grinder control across drip and espresso. Ground is available when its preparation matches your brewer. Twelve ounces is suitable for a first Kintamani coffee or occasional use. Five pounds is best where consumption is reliable. Keep the bag sealed and dry, and allow freshly roasted coffee to degas before making large espresso adjustments.
Frequently asked questions
What is wet-hulled coffee?
Wet-hulling removes parchment before the beans have completed drying, a process widely associated with Indonesian production.
Is this coffee from one estate?
No estate is named. The source attributes it to smallholder farmers in Kintamani, Bali.
Which cultivars are included?
Bourbon, Typica, and Catimor are listed, without percentages.
Are chocolate and molasses added flavors?
No flavoring is documented. Dark chocolate, molasses, and brown sugar are tasting descriptors.
What ratio works for espresso?
Start around 1:2, such as 18 grams in and 36 grams out, then adjust grind and yield by taste.
Does medium-dark roast mean low acidity?
Roast may reduce perceived brightness, but it does not establish a laboratory acidity value or guarantee how every person experiences the cup.
Equipment and related coffee
Prepare whole beans with the Turin DF64 Gen 2 and explore espresso on the Turin Legato. Compare wet-hulled and washed origins in the Specialty Coffee collection.
Ordering notes
Review size and grind choice before ordering. The roaster partner fulfills the coffee, and partner-set shipping applies; coffee purchases cannot be returned or canceled.
Green Coffee and Roasted Coffee does not qualify for free shipping. Shipping costs are set by our roaster partners. Coffee orders are shipped directly from the roaster partner.
