Organic Bali Blue Moon Coffee – Ithaca Coffee, 2 lb & 5 lb Bags

Bali Blue Moon is an atypical Indonesian coffee from small farms in Bali's Kintamani Highlands: mandarin orange and chocolate fragrance, a sweet orange-juice acidity, a rich body and a long chocolate-milk finish. Sold in 2 lb and 5 lb bags.

A small group of farmers in the Subak Abian grows this coffee high in the Kintamani Highlands, near an active volcano. Ithaca says it is organically grown under shade trees (Erythrina, Albizia, tangerine and orange) and handpicked when fully ripe.

It is wet-hulled (Giling Basah), the Indonesian variation on washed processing, then patio dried. Ithaca says that gives it a slightly earthy quality, more body and slightly muted acidity, with flavors of chocolate and vanilla and a nutty sweetness like fresh caramel corn.

At a glance

• Origin: Indonesia: Kintamani Highlands, Bali; Subak Abian (1,000 to 1,500 m)
• Roast: 3 roosters on Ithaca's roast-degree scale
• Tastes like: Chocolate, caramel, citrus and walnut; sweet citrus acidity; medium, creamy body (Ithaca's notes)
• Process: Wet-hulled (Giling Basah), patio dried; Bourbon and Typica
• Organic: Organic (per Ithaca Coffee). Ithaca Coffee Company lists it as 100% Organic.
• Bag sizes & price: 2 lb $43.98 ($21.99 per lb) or 5 lb $109.95 ($21.99 per lb)
• Best for: Anyone who wants a sweeter, brighter Indonesian coffee than the usual earthy cup

FAQ

What does Bali Blue Moon taste like?

Ithaca lists chocolate, caramel, citrus and walnut, with a sweet orange-juice acidity, a rich body and a long chocolate-milk finish.

What is wet-hulled processing?

It is a variation on washed processing from the Indonesian archipelago: the parchment is removed partway through drying, which Ithaca says adds body and a slightly earthy quality.

Is it organic?

Organic (per Ithaca Coffee). Ithaca lists it as 100% Organic and organically grown under shade trees.

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