Java - Taman Dadar
Rainforest Alliance, Organic, Shade Grown
Dark Chocolate, Cedar, Black Pepper
If you enjoy complex and full flavored Indonesian coffees, then you must try this Java Taman Dadar!
In the local Javanese language,
Taman Dadar means "Flower
Garden."
This fantastic Java coffee is traceable to smallholder farmers in the villages of Curah Tatal and Kayumas on the Ijen Plateau in eastern Java.
The Organic and Rainforest certifications enable the farmers to receive a premium for their production of this
exotic and amazing coffee.
Knowing that this coffee is traceable to specific farmers, you can be certain of the positive impact your
purchase has on their lives.
General Flavor Observations
Java - Taman Dadar
I was impressed by the exceptional qualities of this fine Indonesian Java.
The aroma is full of exotic spices, with a flavor profile that is complex and varied across the roast levels.
The body is full with a syrupy mouth feel, the acidity is very low, and the finish is lingering.
The general cup profile is complex and rich, with notes of dark chocolate and hints of vanilla; all encompassed by a really nice spiciness and forest floor that come together to make an outstanding coffee.
This Organic Rainforest Alliance Java is a true standout among the best coffees that Indonesia has to offer!
Roast Level Profile Notes
Java - Taman Dadar
My favorite roast levels are
Full City (for complexity) and
Full City (+)
(for boldness).
No matter which roast level is chosen, this Java Taman Dadar will provide you with an amazing and complex experience.
We are always happy to accommodate any roast level you prefer.
The notes below illustrate how the various roast levels will change the profile:
City Roast (light roast)
City roast is great for experiencing the more herbaceous notes of spice, pine, and a brighter finish.
Keep in mind this will be a rather intense experience, but quite wonderful.
Full City Roast (medium roast)
The perfect balance between roast and origin characteristics; light enough to reveal all the attributes and complexities; dark enough to bring out the chocolate and spice qualities.
Full, rich body and a wonderfully complex finish.
Full City (+) Roast
Our second favorite roast level for this coffee.
Focused dark chocolate, deeper body, syrupy mouth feel, complex spice, with a long finish.
Vienna Roast
Heavier, deeper, body with bitter-sweet dark chocolate tones and an extremely tempered acidity.
The finish is very smooth.
French Roast
While you will sacrifice some of the spiciness and complexity, a French roast will provide that bold 'after dinner' coffee that will provide a satisfying and complex cup.
Additional Information
Java - Taman Dadar
The Javanese term for puppetry is
Wayang and is derived from the Indonesian word for shadow or
Bayang.
Wayang Kulit is the Javanese art of Shadow Puppetry and is considered to be the oldest freestanding puppetry forms with the earliest references dating from the 800's.
The bag label design for our Java Taman Dadar represents the Javanese art of
Wayang Kulit.
The majority of coffee production on Java is controlled by the Indonesian government.
These "Estate Java's" are grown and produced using mono-cultural farming practices (single crop growing and production).
The smallholder farmers of the Ijen Plateau, who grow this Java Taman Dadar, operate independently and differently than estate grown coffee.
This is an important note as their coffee trees are interspersed with Erythrina, Albizia, and Leucaena trees, as well as other crops such as avocado, ginger, green beans, durian, and tobacco.
This not only provides shade and habitat, but also serves as a food source for the farmer's livestock.
The livestock, in turn, provides natural fertilizer.
- Region: Ijen Plateau in Eastern Java, Indonesia
- Traceable: Smallholders from Curah Tatal & Kayumas villages
- Elevation: 3,281 ft
- Process: Wet-hulled, sun dried on bamboo mats
- Soil Type: Volcanic
- Arabica Variety: Catimor, Typica
