Java Naringgul & India Tankside
Extra Bold Profile | Dark roast
Tasting Notes: Dark Chocolate, Almond, Clove
IT ALL STARTS AT THE COFFEE FARM
This coffee is a blend of two amazing coffees:
NARINGGUL, JAVA
In West Java, where coffee first took root on the island, most farmers, like Rudi Petik Kopi (pictured right), cultivate coffee on just 1.5 hectares (3.7 acres). This lot comes from 54 farmers near Naringgul, who deliver their coffee to a washing station where extra care is taken during drying in the region's humid climate.
TANKSIDE, INDIA
In Karnataka’s Coorg region, the K.C. Achaiah family cultivates shade-grown coffee, preserving biodiversity while ensuring quality. Their sustainable approach maintains natural tree growth, balancing productivity with environmental stewardship. This commitment produces exceptional coffee while supporting the local community and a rich ecosystem.
TRACEABILITY
NARINGGUL, JAVA
Country: Java
Region: Balegede
Importer: Covoya Coffee
Producer: 54 smallholder farmers
Processing: Washed
Altitude: 1600 meters
Mill/Washing Station: Tenjolaya Ciwidey
Did You Know:
Some of the large coffee estates created by the Dutch 175 years ago can still be found on the volcanic Ijen Plateau at the eastern tip of Java, but most coffee farmers are smallholders growing coffee on an average of 1.5 hectare, many of them among a cluster of volcanoes in West Java.
Price Transparency: $4.49 - Price paid by Driftaway; $3.77 - Free on Board price; Not available - Farm Gate price; $2.07 - Fair Trade price per pound; $1.87 - Coffee C-Market price per pound; $0.05 - Driftaway’s World Coffee Research contribution per pound.
TANKSIDE, INDIA
Country: India
Region: Coorg, Karnataka
Importer: Driftaway Coffee
Producer: K.C. Achiah
Processing: Washed
Altitude: 914 meters
Mill/Washing Station: SICC
Price Transparency: $ - Price paid by Driftaway; $ - Free on Board price; $ - Farm Gate price; $3.53- Fair Trade price per pound; $3.33 - Coffee C-Market price per pound; $0.05 - Driftaway’s World Coffee Research contribution per pound.
Love the coffee? You can share your compliments & tasting observations with the farmers.
AVERAGE CUPPING SCORE
86, 84.5
/100
86, 84.5
SCAA Cupping Score
27 x 60 kg
Bags purchased
1 year
Length of producer relationship
100% (in 2023)
Transparent coffees purchased
HOW DID WE ROAST THIS COFFEE?
This coffee is being roasted by Ian T. from Feb 23rd 2025 to March 12th 2025 in Brooklyn. We use the Loring Kestrel roaster for this profile. We have strict guidelines for each of the coffee profiles, and this roast has to pass the development time ratio test as measured in real-time by the roasting software, Cropster. Once it does, it is approved for production.
QUALITY CONTROL
We perform Quality Control via a process of coffee tasting called cupping on all of our production roasts once a week at our roastery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Each cupping is conducted by Ian T., Anu M., Suyog M., and James M. using standard equipment, and is logged by our Q-certified cupper Ian T. All coffees are evaluated on a scoring scale of 0 to 3.
- 3.0 = exceptional roast - exceeds expectations
- 2.5 = on par with profile - matches expectations
- 2.0 = good roast, but 1 or 2 elements could be improved - needs improvement
- 1.5 or lower = failed - do not ship
PRODUCTION AND SHIPPING
Less than 24 hours after roasting, we bag your coffee in our production facility in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Our production team is led by Anthony and Torie, and supported by a rotating cast of local artists, musicians and independent professionals.
AT YOUR HOME
Brew this coffee with your favorite home brewer and enjoy the taste of incredible coffee! Here are a few tips on how to make the best coffee on each brewer.
View other posts about how to make better coffee at home on our blog Coffeecademy.
