Ijen Mountain

Discover the rich and comforting flavours of this exceptional Indonesian single origin coffee from the volcanic highlands surrounding Mount Ijen in East Java. With tasting notes of cherry, vanilla and almond, this specialty coffee offers a beautifully balanced cup with sweet fruit character, smooth nuttiness and a lingering vanilla sweetness.

Suitable for espresso, filter coffee, cafetière and bean-to-cup machines, it delivers a clean and approachable profile while showcasing the unique terroir of one of Indonesia's most fascinating coffee-growing regions.

About the Coffee

This coffee is produced and exported by Kevenka, a progressive coffee company founded by brothers Kevin and Kenny Soewondo in Surabaya, East Java. What began as a small café has evolved into a respected operation focused on sourcing, processing and exporting high-quality Indonesian specialty coffee.

Working with a network of up to 500 smallholder farmers across the fertile slopes surrounding Mount Ijen, Kevenka combines innovative processing techniques with meticulous quality control to produce coffees with exceptional consistency and character.

The region benefits from mineral-rich volcanic soils, high elevations and a unique climate that supports the development of complex flavours and outstanding cup quality.

Processing

Ripe coffee cherries are hand-picked and delivered to Kevenka's processing centre in Botolinggo village, where they undergo rigorous quality checks before processing begins.

The cherries are carefully washed and sorted by density and colour to ensure only the highest quality fruit is selected. Drying takes place over 11–13 days, allowing the coffee to gradually reach optimal moisture levels. During periods of high humidity, drying is completed using a Pinhalense mechanical dryer at temperatures below 40°C to maintain cup clarity and stability.

Following drying, the coffee undergoes multiple stages of sorting, including density separation, screen grading, gravity table sorting and colour selection before final quality control checks and export preparation.

Why You'll Love It

• Single Origin Indonesian Coffee

• Notes of Cherry, Vanilla & Almond

• Sweet, Smooth and Balanced

• Grown Near Mount Ijen, East Java

• Produced by Kevenka

• Ideal for Espresso and Filter Brewing

Whether you're exploring the world of Indonesian coffee beans for the first time or already appreciate coffees from East Java, this lot showcases the sweetness, balance and craftsmanship that have made the region increasingly sought after among specialty coffee drinkers.

This washed coffee from Mount Ijen in East Java showcases the region's volcanic terroir through Quarter Horse Coffee's roasting. Washed processing—explained in detail via the processing methods guide—typically emphasizes clarity and complexity, allowing the coffee's inherent character to shine. The flavor profile here balances stone fruit sweetness with subtle almond and vanilla notes, a combination that reflects both the coffee's origin and roasting approach. Explore these tasting notes further using the flavor wheel, or learn more about Quarter Horse Coffee's approach to sourcing and roasting from Indonesia's distinctive coffee regions.