Sulawesi: Indonesia’s Best-Kept Secret

#957 Sulawesi Toraja

12 oz whole bean medium coffee

Sulawesi is a rare single origin, known only to the most fervent of coffee lovers. It’s hard to get your hands on a good Sulawesi coffee: without the name appeal of Sumatra, or Java, Sulawesi remains one of Indonesian coffee’s best-kept secrets. So when Scott, from Fundamental Coffee Company, told us he was bringing in a special new Sulawesi, we couldn’t wait to sink into the experience. Scotch, cigars, Sulawesi: three things to slow down and savor.

Also known as Celebes, Sulawesi is an island of Indonesia, amoeba-like with multiple outer peninsulas and a central core of mountains. Within the Southern highlands lies the Land of the Heavenly Kings, or Toraja: they're known for their traditional curved roofs, some of the world's oldest cave paintings, and pure coffee magic. Torajans still grow their coffee by traditional methods, and the whole community comes together to pick and process the beans.

With everything done by hand, fine Sulawesi beans have a special, hand-crafted nature. This Sulawesi Toraja is triple-picked; while most coffee from the region is sorted twice, this lot is sorted an additional time. This scrupulous procedure makes a real difference. Sulawesi coffees are distinct for their intense creaminess-- you’d almost think you added a splash of milk! The acidity in this roast is low, but dynamic, bringing out an array of notes that might get lost in other cups: you’ll taste florals, more savory notes, sweet vegetable sugars like green pepper, and fresh tobacco and spices. Deep, rich, and intense, but with all the charisma of a single origin: with this Sulawesi Toraja, Fundamental’s done it again.

With its creamy mouthfeel, rich savory profile, and a touch of floral complexity, Fundamental’s Sulawesi Toraja is one coffee secret too good not to share. Reserve your bag of this limited lot today, and find out for yourself why coffee from the Land of the Heavenly Kings is truly heaven in a cup.

Available in 12oz bags, as whole bean or freshly-ground. Bean box donates $2 of every bag purchase to the Feeding America® COVID-19 Response Fund.

Medium

Fundamental Coffee Company

Single Origin

Indonesian

Floral

Tobacco

Featured

Espresso

1300-1600masl