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A full-bodied Sulawesi Toraja coffee with low acidity and notes of vanilla, dark chocolate, and citrus.
Est. $0.87 per cup based on 24 cups per 12 oz bag.
A full-bodied Sulawesi Toraja coffee with low acidity and notes of vanilla, dark chocolate, and citrus.
Body: Full-Bodied, Smooth
Notes: Vanilla · Dark Chocolate · Citrus
Finish: Lingering dark chocolate with a light citrus finish
Start with your normal recipe, then adjust grind finer for more body or coarser if the cup tastes harsh.
Origin: Indonesia: Toraja, South Sulawesi
Grown at 1,400–2,000 MASL by smallholder producers organized around the Cooperative of Toraja Coffee Growers and traditionally wet hulled using the Giling Basah process.
One origin. One month. Gone when it's gone.
This medium-dark roast delivers the heavy body and low acidity associated with Indonesian coffee, without flattening its more delicate flavors.
September's Reserve comes from the mountains of South Sulawesi, Indonesia, where members of the Cooperative of Toraja Coffee Growers cultivate Catimor, S-795, and Typica at elevations ranging from 1,400 to 2,000 meters.
Most of these producers farm fewer than three acres. After harvest, they sort and depulp the coffee cherries, ferment them overnight, wash them, and partially dry the parchment before removing it while the beans still contain substantial moisture. This traditional Indonesian process is called Giling Basah, or wet hulling.
The result is a full-bodied medium-dark roast with vanilla and dark chocolate at its center, balanced by a touch of citrus.
Common Questions
It has a full body and low acidity, with vanilla and dark chocolate forming the base of the cup. A restrained citrus note adds contrast without making the coffee taste sharply acidic.
Toraja's coffee farms sit among steep mountains, mist-covered rock formations, and lowland rice paddies in South Sulawesi. Some farms reach elevations of 2,000 meters, among the highest coffee-growing elevations found in Indonesia.
Giling Basah means “wet grinding” and refers to Indonesia's traditional wet-hulling process. The coffee's parchment layer is removed while the bean still contains more moisture than it would during conventional processing. The exposed beans then finish drying in the sun.
No. Both processes involve removing and washing away the coffee fruit, but wet-hulled coffee has its parchment removed much earlier. This difference contributes to the heavier body, lower perceived acidity, and recognizable character associated with many Indonesian coffees.
Removing the parchment while the coffee still has a high moisture content exposes the bean during the final stage of drying. This can give unroasted wet-hulled coffee its characteristic blue-green color. The color is a result of processing, not added coloring or flavoring.
This coffee is produced by smallholder farmers organized around the Cooperative of Toraja Coffee Growers. Many cultivate fewer than three acres and work through community micro-mills that improve sorting, processing, traceability, and access to export markets.
French press will emphasize its full body and dark chocolate character. Drip produces a balanced cup with more noticeable vanilla, while AeroPress can bring the citrus note forward without sacrificing body.
No. The vanilla, dark chocolate, and citrus notes occur naturally in the coffee. No flavoring, chocolate, vanilla, or citrus is added.
The Reserve rotates to a new single origin every month. When September's Sulawesi Toraja is gone, it will be replaced by the October release. Subscribe to auto-restock if you want the next rotation without having to check back.
Yes. This month's release is especially well suited to someone who enjoys full-bodied, lower-acidity coffee or wants to explore the distinctive processing traditions of Indonesia.
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This was good. New roast monthly keeps things interesting!
Thanks for trying the monthly roast! If you like something unique, be sure to try our Drunken Sailor Whiskey Aged roast. https://bilgebrew.com/products/drunken-sailor-medium-roast-whiskey-barrel-aged-roasted
I'm very, very particular about my coffee. I ordered my first bag of this with some skepticism - I shouldn't have been concerned. This is a wonderful coffee. Bold dark fuit flavor, aroma out of this world. It was so good, I ordered two more pounds!
Joaquin, I am honored that you are enjoying your Bilge Brew! We are planning on bringing back this particular monthly roast as a permanent part of our selection. In the meantime, check out the cold brew if you're into that. Subtle sweetness. Controlled strength depending on your water:coffee ratio. Plus, cold brew extracts more caffeine and is less acidic. https://bilgebrew.com/products/sea-otter-cold-brew
Absolutely amazing smell. When it gets to your house, my biggest joy was to open the bag and just smell it but drinking it was even much better. Thank you for your service and thank you for your coffee.
Thanks for leaving such a great review! I'm glad you liked the coffee!
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