Babadan
Babadan is a family-run micro-lot grown on the slopes of Mount Merapi in Central Java, at an elevation of 1,200 to 1,400 meters. In this region shaped by volcanic activity, the soil is continually enriched by ash, providing the coffee trees with exceptional organic matter. The coffee grows slowly here, in an atmosphere of mist and soft light, nurtured by farming practices rooted in observation, patience, and harmony with nature.
Features
Region
Babadan, on the slopes of Mount Merapi, Central Java, Indonesia
Altitude
1200 – 1400 m
Varieties
Typica, Catimor (traditional varieties from the Merapi region)
Method
Honey Process
Tasting Notes
Flavor
A sweet, enveloping aroma, dominated by notes of honey, light caramel, and ripe fruit, with a warm hint reminiscent of volcanic soil.
Taste
Taste: In the cup, Babadan offers a natural, silky balance. The body is velvety, with a distinct sweetness supported by flavors of brown sugar, yellow fruit, and melted caramel. The acidity is gentle and well-integrated, and the finish is round, lingering, and warm, with no harshness.
About the Producer
Babadan coffee is grown by a Javanese family, which has lived on the slopes of Mount Merapi for several generations. Here, coffee cultivation is shaped by the volcano’s activity and the seasons, in close harmony with the land.
Each step—from hand-picking to processing—is carried out with calm and precision. Nothing is rushed: the producer carefully observes the coffee cherry, the texture of the bean, and the evolution of the mucilage. This unassuming expertise gives rise to a coffee that remains true to the spirit of the place.
Discover our other origins
Java Sundanese Tilu
On the fertile slopes of Mounts Tilu, Halu, and Ciwidey, in the coffee-growing region surrounding the city of Bandung, renowned for its fine harvests with balanced and elegant aromatic profiles; ;
