Bali Blue - Single Origin Medium-Dark Roast

Volcanic richness, syrupy sweetness, and near-zero acidity.

Sourced from the misty volcanic highlands of Kintamani in Bali, Indonesia, Bali Blue is an exotic single-origin crafted for lovers of heavy, unctuous body. Cultivated by smallholder farming families at elevations up to 1,600 meters in nutrient-dense volcanic loam, these Arabica cherries are hand-harvested beneath citrus shade trees, traditionally wet-hulled (Giling Basah), and slow-dried on sun-drenched raised beds.

This historic Indonesian processing method coaxes out massive, syrupy mouthfeel, dark chocolate truffle sweetness, and warm cedar spice, while almost completely eliminating stomach-upsetting acidity. Roasted to a deliberate medium-dark profile, it delivers the intensity of an island reserve cup with a finish as smooth as silk.

Roast Profile & Cup Notes

• Roast Level: Medium-Dark Roast
• Body: Heavy, syrupy, and velvety
• Acidity: Exceptionally low, gentle, and stomach-friendly
• Tasting Notes: Dark Chocolate Truffle, Black Molasses, Caramelized Brown Sugar, Sweet Cedar Spice

Home Brewing Guide

Engineered to shine across immersion, filter, and pressure brewing:

• French Press (Recommended for Ultimate Body): Grind coarse. Use a 1:15 ratio (30g coffee to 450g water at 200°F). Steep for 4 minutes before plunging. This method preserves natural bean oils, yielding a luxurious, dessert-like cup with molten chocolate notes.
• Pour-Over & Chemex: Grind medium-coarse. Brew with a 1:16 ratio at 205°F with slow, continuous center pours. Brings out caramelized brown sugar sweetness and a crisp hint of sweet spice while maintaining an ultra-clean cup.
• Espresso: Grind fine. Pull a 1:2 ratio (18g dry coffee to 36g liquid espresso in 28 to 30 seconds). Yields a thick, decadent shot with mahogany crema that cuts through oat milk and sweet cream with ease.

Origin & Sourcing Guarantee

• 100% Single-Origin Specialty Arabica: Pure heirloom Bourbon, Typica, and Catimor varieties grown exclusively in Bali's Kintamani highlands. Zero commodity fillers or blended origins.
• Smallholder Cooperative Stewardship: Hand-picked and sun-dried by generational Indonesian farm families receiving fair, sustainable living wages.
• Small-Batch Roasted to Order: Freshly roasted and hand-packaged with pride by LGBrewTeaQ. Proudly LGBTQIA+-owned, craft-driven, and made for community.