Bajawa Arabica Coffee Beans

Name: Bajawa Arabica Coffee Beans — Grade 1 Specialty from Flores
Brand: Swarna Agro
Availability: InStock

Grade 1 Specialty Arabica from the Ngada Highlands, Flores — volcanic terroir at 1,200–1,600 masl with a clean, fruit-forward cup profile

Origin: Ngada Highlands, Flores, NTT

Bajawa Arabica grows in the Ngada regency of Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara — one of Indonesia’s most distinctive volcanic archipelago coffee zones. Nestled between the active volcanoes of Inerie and Ebulobo, the coffee farms sit at 1,200–1,600 metres above sea level on mineral-rich volcanic slopes.

The Bajawa farming community is predominantly smallholder-based, with many farmers organized into cooperative groups under the Flores Bajawa Coffee program. The high altitude, cool temperatures (16–22°C average), and regular cloud cover create slow cherry maturation — producing denser beans with complex sugars and bright acidity that distinguish Bajawa from lowland Indonesian coffees.

Flores as an island has gained recognition among specialty buyers worldwide precisely because of Bajawa’s consistent, traceable lots and its departure from the Giling Basah wet-hull profile typical of Sumatra. Many Bajawa lots are fully washed, yielding a cleaner, fruit-forward cup that appeals to light-roast specialty roasters.

Cupping Profile

Aroma

Floral, jasmine, stone fruit — clean and bright with light caramel sweetness

Flavor

Red plum, tangerine, milk chocolate, hazelnut finish

Body & Acidity

Medium body, bright malic acidity — well-structured and clean

SCA Score

Grade 1: 83–87 SCA
Traceable single-origin lots available upon request

Grade Specifications

Grade	Max Defects (per 300g)	Screen Size	Moisture	Notes
Grade 1	Max 11	S.17/18	10–12%	Specialty-grade; specialty roaster preferred
Specialty Lot	Max 5	S.18	10–11%	High-scoring micro-lots; SCA 85+

All grades are SNI-compliant and shipped as green coffee beans in GrainPro-lined jute bags or vacuum-sealed packaging. Minimum order: 1 MT per grade.

Processing Method: Fully Washed & Honey

Unlike most Indonesian Arabica which uses Giling Basah (wet-hull) processing, Bajawa producers increasingly offer fully washed and honey-processed lots — a differentiating factor that makes Bajawa highly attractive to specialty roasters seeking clean, fruit-forward Indonesian coffees.

Fully Washed

Cherry is depulped, fermented in water tanks 24–36 hours, washed, and dried on raised beds. Produces the cleanest, brightest cup — ideal for light to medium roast filter coffee.

Honey Process

Mucilage left on during drying creates natural sweetness and body. Cup profile sits between washed and natural — suits medium roast espresso blends.

Giling Basah (Available)

Traditional wet-hull process also available for buyers seeking the classic earthy Indonesian profile at a lower price point.

Ideal For

Specialty Roasters

Single-origin filter and pour-over programs. Bajawa’s clean cup and traceable cooperative sourcing suits third-wave roasters positioning on origin transparency.

Espresso Blenders

Honey-process Bajawa adds fruit sweetness and body to espresso blends. Works well blended with Brazilian naturals or Colombian washed lots.

Private Label & OEM

Bajawa as a named single-origin in retail bags is a strong premium product story. We offer private label roasting and packaging — ready for your brand.

Certifications & Compliance

Swarna Agro operates under the following certifications applicable to Bajawa Arabica exports:

Phytosanitary Certificate — issued per shipment by Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture
Certificate of Origin (SKA) — Form ICO / ASEAN-Australia-NZ for applicable markets
EUDR Traceability Documentation — geolocation plot data available for EU Deforestation Regulation compliance
Halal Certification — available for processed/roasted lots
Organic Certification — select cooperative lots; confirm availability per harvest season

How to Order Bajawa Arabica from Swarna Agro

1. Request a Sample

Contact us to receive a 200–500g green coffee sample of current harvest Bajawa Arabica. We ship samples globally.

2. Cup & Approve

Cup the sample against your standards. We provide full cupping notes, moisture data, and screen analysis with each sample.

3. Confirm Volume & Terms

Minimum order 1 MT. Pricing based on grade, process, and Incoterms (FOB Surabaya / CIF destination). Payment via L/C or T/T.

4. Ship

Export documentation, phytosanitary, and COO prepared within 7 working days. Lead time: 3–4 weeks from order confirmation.

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