Toraja Arabica
Green Coffee Beans
— Sulawesi

One of Indonesia's most complex specialty Arabicas. Remote highland origin, dark fruit and spice character, syrupy body. Grade 1, SCA 82–86.

82–86
SCA Cupping Score
1,400–1,800m
Altitude ASL
Sulawesi
Origin
500 kg
MOQ

What is Toraja Arabica Coffee?

Toraja Arabica comes from the remote Tana Toraja highlands of Sulawesi Selatan — one of Indonesia's most geographically isolated and culturally distinct coffee regions. Grown at 1,400–1,800m altitude in volcanic mountain terrain, Toraja produces a complex, dark-fruited Arabica unlike anything from Sumatra.

The remote growing conditions — no paved roads to most farms, traditional smallholder cultivation, minimal chemical inputs — contribute to a terroir-driven cup profile characterized by blackcurrant, dark fruit, and spice notes over a full, syrupy body. Toraja is increasingly recognized by European and Japanese specialty buyers as a premium Indonesia single-origin.

Available in Wet-Hulled (Giling Basah) for the classic Sulawesi earthy-fruit profile, and Natural process for a more fermented, berry-forward cup.

Toraja Arabica Specifications

SpecificationDetails
OriginTana Toraja & Toraja Utara, Sulawesi Selatan, Indonesia
Altitude1,400 – 1,800 m ASL
GradeGrade 1 (max 11 defects per 300g)
Screen Size15 – 18
Moisture12 – 14%
SCA Cupping Score82 – 86
Harvest SeasonMay – September
ProcessingWet-Hulled (Giling Basah), Natural
Packaging60 kg jute or GrainPro vacuum bags
MOQ500 kg (trial from 100 kg)
Export PortFOB Makassar (Ujung Pandang), Sulawesi
IncotermsFOB / CIF
Lead Time14 – 21 days from order confirmation

Flavor Profile

Toraja Arabica stands apart from Sumatra coffees — higher altitude produces more fruit complexity and a cleaner finish despite the wet-hull processing.

BodyHeavy
Dark FruitHigh
AcidityLow-Medium
SpiceMedium-High

Tasting notes: Blackcurrant · Dark fruit · Clove · Cedar · Brown sugar · Syrupy body

Roast recommendation: Light-Medium to Medium for specialty. Medium-Dark for espresso blend component.

FAQ — Toraja Arabica

What is Toraja coffee?
Toraja Arabica is grown in the remote Tana Toraja highlands of Sulawesi at 1,400–1,800m. It is known for dark fruit, spice, blackcurrant, and syrupy body — one of the most distinctive and complex Indonesian specialty coffees.
What processes are available?
Wet-Hulled (Giling Basah) produces the classic earthy, fruit-forward Sulawesi profile. Natural process Toraja gives a more fermented berry character. Both are available as Grade 1 export.
Which port does Toraja ship from?
FOB Makassar (Ujung Pandang), South Sulawesi. Transit: ~28–38 days to Europe, 22–30 days to Japan/Korea.
What is the MOQ?
Standard MOQ 500 kg. Trial order from 100 kg per lot. Sample orders 5–10 kg with SCA cupping report available. Contact via WhatsApp +6282318900790.

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