Candiroto, Java, Indonesia
Barley, Malt, Velvety, Full-bodied, Dark Chocolate, Molasses
Producer: Kojoyo Cooperative and First Light Coffee
Origin: Candiroto, Temanggung, Java, Indonesia
Roast: Light Espresso Roast
Altitude: 800-1100 m.a.s.l.
Species: Coffea Canephora
Variety: BP-409, Tugusari, Banglan
A new generation.
Between Mount Sindoro and Mount Sumbing lies the home of our Javanese partners, the Kojoyo Cooperative and First Light Coffee.
First Light Coffee was founded by Cahyo Pertama, whose name literally translates to "First Light".
The 31-year-old entrepreneur is at the forefront of the youth movement in Candiroto village in the Temanggung district. Coffee is part of his family, although his parents were spice traders their entire lives.
Originally, the Excelsa variety existed in this village, but it never really caught on, so Robusta became the native species of this region.
Although coffee was not the first choice for many of the young people in his group, it became increasingly difficult to find jobs that could provide a livelihood. More and more younger members gathered to discuss and consider how they could help themselves find stable alternatives. Since coffee was a tradition in most of their families and the demand for higher-quality coffee seemed promising, 20 of them, together with Cahyo, decided to try specialty coffee – about 10 of them were working as coffee farmers for the first time. The income from coffee cultivation allowed them to improve their "standing" in society; it was profitable, and working together facilitated access to knowledge and resources.
REMARKABLE
The farmers in Candiroto have long been Robusta growers, and now the new generation is taking over. Cahyo promotes farms, yields, and professional management in the community. Young people want to become coffee farmers because it provides them with a good income and a good life.
PROCESSING
Java Candiroto Honey: The ripest red cherries are picked and first soaked before being pulped. This is followed by a two-day dry fermentation in plastic bags. Then the beans are dried outdoors for 10 days and then rested for 7 days. Finally, they are hulled and sorted according to export quality.
More Information:
Instagram: @firstlightcoffee.id
Exporter: ontosoroh.coffee
Importer: thissideup.coffee
Instagram: @thissideupcoffees
