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Coffee Information:

This coffee from the Island of Flores stands out with its complex fruity notes of Dates, Papaya, and Cola.

A light/medium roast, best served black as a filter, cafetiere or Aeropress.

Grown by:
Process: Anaerobic Honey
Location: Bajawa, Ngada, Island of Flores
Varietal: Linie S-795/Jember
Suppliers: Sucafina

About the producers:

“Laga Lizu,” meaning "above the clouds" in the Bajawa language, originates from one of Indonesia's most renowned coffee regions. Bajawa, located in the Ngada district on Flores island, is known for its matrilineal society, where land ownership is passed down through women. Many women in the region own and manage their family coffee farms.

Flores is celebrated not only for its coffee but also for its rich cultural heritage, seen in traditional villages like Bena and Waerebo, and its stunning natural landmarks such as Kelimutu Lake and the habitat of the iconic Komodo dragon. The coffee here thrives in loamy, volcanic soil, fed by the nearby active volcanoes Inerie, Ebulobo, and Wawomudha—soil that resembles rich chocolate cake in texture and color.

Coffee plays a central role in Bajawa culture. Visitors are always greeted with a hot cup of black coffee, a symbol of hospitality. Nearly every household has a coffee farm, and multiple households often share a pulper, ensuring a high standard of parchment quality.

Sucafina recently collaborated with the local community to establish a new processing facility for the 2024 harvest. Beyond traditional wet hulling, the facility now produces anaerobically fermented fully washed, honey, and natural process coffees, expanding the range of offerings from this unique region.