JA-EX-006 — Andi Wijaya

ID-JA-EX-006
Region : Bondowoso, Ijen, East Java, Indonesia
Altitude: 1500 MASL
Varietal: USDA, Java
Process: Yeast Aerobic Natural 160H
Profile: Peach, Tropical Fruit, Mango, Papaya
Harvest Year: September 2024
 
Andi Wijaya, associated with Beanfreak Picker, is known for his work in Indonesian specialty coffee, particularly in collaboration with local farms to create unique and experimental coffee profiles.

Andi Wijaya founded Beanfreak Picker to support Indonesian coffee producers through a combination of quality-focused practices and sustainable methods. With a commitment to authentic, direct partnerships with farmers, Andi Wijaya aims to help growers enhance coffee quality and achieve a broader market presence.

Andi and Beanfreak Picker often work with emerging farms, focusing on introducing advanced techniques and high-quality processing methods to Indonesian coffee production, which helps elevate the expressive profile of Indonesian specialty coffee.

One of their notable coffees, produced with Beanfreak Picker, is this lot called "Lokatara Ijen" from Bondowoso, East Java, grown at altitudes of 1500-1600 meters. This coffee is processed using a 160-hour natural fermentation method, bringing out distinct tasting notes like muscat grape, mango, and Rum Raisin.