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Flores is one of the lesser-known Sunda Islands, located in the Eastern half of Indonesia and home to Indonesia’s Komodo National Park, one of the new 7 Wonders of the World. The National Park was founded in 1980 to protect the Komodo dragon and since, other marine species have recently been included. Flores has a burgeoning specialty coffee sector supported by the local government, the Indonesian Coffee and Cocoa Research Institute (ICCRI). This Fair Trade, Organic and Rainforest Alliance certified Blue Flores coffee is grown primarily by smallholder farmers of the Bajawa (Ngada) and Manggarai ethnic groups living in the volcanic highland area.

Farmers traditionally grow coffee under shade trees. These shade trees and other conservation agroforestry practices protect the surrounding jungle and its myriad exotic flora and fauna. With dedicated farmer groups, ICCRI providing farmer training and quality control support, and PT. Indokom Citra Persata focusing on shortening the marketing chain from farm-gate to exporter, the future of specialty coffee on the island of Flores is looking very bright.

Variety: Typica
Process: Wet-hulled
Region: Bajawa and Manggarai
Altitude: 1,300 MASL

Below are some basic recipes outlining what we found produced the best cup with this coffee, however we encourage each home brewer to experiment and modify these recipes to suite their own tastes.

Brewing coffee on a V60 enhances the flavor profile, allowing the subtle notes of different beans to shine through for a more enjoyable tasting experience. Its user-friendly design gives you precise control over brewing variables, ensuring consistent and delicious results each time.

Coffee: 25g
Grind: Medium fine (like table salt)
Water: 400g 91° C/ 196° F
Total Brew Time: 3.5 Minutes
Yields appx. 1.5 cups

Prep
Wet the filter in the V60 cone with hot water over a mug or carafe. Dispose of water. Place 25g of ground coffee into the wet filter and tap sides to even out the grounds.

Bloom
Pour 50g of water and stir to ensure all the grounds are wet. Start timer and wait 30 seconds for the coffee to de-gas.

Brew
Pour 150g of water evenly over the coffee. Grab the base of the brewer and swirl the brew lightly once. Pour 200g of water evenly over the coffee. Swirl the brew lightly once more. Drain time should take about 1-2 min.