Name: Bali
SKU: RS-FK-169
Availability: InStock

Bali, Indonesia

Karana Community, Kintamani

On the tropical island of Bali, between the Batukaru and Agung volcanoes, lives the wonderful Karana community. It brings together 337 smallholder farmers from the Kintamani region who embrace traditional Balinese culture and Hinduism. In doing so, they combine agriculture and regional identity in a unique way. High up at over 1,200 meters, their farms stretch across 477 hectares of shaded forest gardens, where they cultivate delicate Arabica plants among oranges, vegetables and other crops. This promotes biodiversity and sustainable farming practices. The location on beautiful Bali offers ideal conditions for coffee cultivation: constant temperatures around 30°C, high humidity and the western monsoon. The producers in the region are organized within the Subak Abian – a traditional structure rooted in the Hindu philosophy of Tri Hita Karana: harmony between people, nature and spirituality. Karana is committed to sustainability: they compost, avoid chemicals and intentionally work with shade trees. A newly built dry mill supports the farmers during processing. In short: Karana is a fusion of culture, sustainable agriculture and community-driven innovation.

VARIETY & PROCESS

Natural (dry) processing
Kartika variety from Indonesia

For those who usually drink varieties from Africa or South America, Kartika is an exciting discovery. The variety was brought to Indonesia in 1987 by Portuguese researchers and is known for its elegant, clean flavor profile. Kartika produces very small cherries, is considered a natural mutation of Catuai, and requires more care due to its sensitivity to leaf rust – which is why it is less commonly cultivated. Producers who grow it appreciate its precise aromatics and high cup quality. The natural process adds a pleasant sweetness and flavor complexity to the cup.

Dried Cranberry
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Papaya
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Chocolate

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Bali

Your winter escape to the tropics

When winter feels dark and dull, Kartika Natural brings the tropics straight to your cup. Grown by the Karana community of 377 smallholder farmers in Kintamani, this first Indonesian release unites tradition, sustainability, and expressive flavour in every brew.

Look forward to notes of dried cranberry, papaya, and chocolate, lifted by gentle nuances of tropical berries, caramel, and a liqueur-like sweetness. Each sip carries you from the grey winter season to the sunlit slopes between Bali’s volcanoes. Carefully crafted and processed, this filter coffee reflects the region’s distinctive terroir – and the farmers’ dedication to ecological balance and exceptional quality.

Available only while supplies last – your tropical escape in every cup.

Flavour Notes

Flavor at hot temperature: dried cranberry, papaya, orange
Flavor at medium temperature: cooked cranberry, brown sugar
Flavor when cooled: dark chocolate, caramel
Aftertaste: medium (chocolate-like)
Aroma: tropical, orange, berries, caramel
Texture: silky, juicy
Body: medium
Sweetness: medium–high

Freezing Date

14-25 Tage after roasting date

Details

Fine microlot from the Karana Community on the island of Bali
Our first single origin from Indonesia
From sustainable farming
Process: Natural
Roasted for filter coffee (light to medium roast)
Choose between 250g, 500g or 1kg – ground or whole bean
Tasting notes: Dried cranberry, papaya & chocolate
100% Arabica coffee, freshly and gently hand-roasted in Berlin-Mitte
Climate-neutral shipping with DHL Go Green
Pickup on site:
Pickup address: Röststätte, Ackerstr. 173, 10115 Berlin
After your order, you will receive a pickup confirmation by email (please also check your spam folder)
Pickup with email confirmation: Monday–Friday between 09:30 and 18:00

Important return notice:
Ground coffee is excluded from returns, as it is ground exclusively at the customer’s request. Thank you for your understanding.

Sustainable cultivation and commitment to quality

Similar to wine, the origin, cultivation and careful harvesting form the foundation of a specialty coffee. For our coffees, we use only ripe, hand-picked 100% Arabica coffee cherries, as the labor-intensive manual harvest is a key quality factor. Our high-altitude coffees are natural products grown in shaded forest gardens using environmentally friendly methods, helping to preserve biodiversity in the growing regions. The coffee cherries can ripen slowly in the cool highlands with nutrient-rich and fertile soil conditions. Under these optimal climatic conditions near the equator, the coffee plants have more time to develop their characteristic and fruity aromas.

Freshly roasted by hand

All Röststätte coffees are gently hand-roasted by us in Berlin so that their natural aromas can fully unfold without creating unwanted acidity. To achieve a pronounced body and a versatile flavor profile in the cup, our roasting approach aims to highlight and refine the unique characteristics of each variety, farm and origin. Our goal is to unlock the full potential of the green coffee through our roasting style and to honor the valuable work of the producers in the growing countries. These are our quality principles – from source to the final cup.

Unsere Brühempfehlung für den Handfilter V60

20g ground coffee
300 ml filtered water at 92°C
Bloom for 30 seconds with 60g of water
Then pour according to the recipe (60g – 60g – 60g – 60g), always waiting until the water has completely drawn down before adding the next pour
Total pouring sequence / technique: 60g – 60g – 60g – 60g – 60g
Total brew time: 2:55 minutes

You can find a complete general brew guide on our blog. Use the key parameters listed above for brewing.

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