IJEN JAM
Indonesia - East Java | Mt Ijen
Tasting Notes:
Blackberry ganache
Purple plum
Jammy
Process: Natural
Location: Botolinggo Village, Mt Ijen, East Java Province, Indonesia
Elevation: 1,100 - 1,500 MASL
Farm/Station: Kevenka
From the volcanic slopes of Mt Ijen, this funky natural from East Java hits with blackberry ganache, rich purple plum, and compote sweetness. Sourced from dozens of smallholders farming under a dense forest canopy, it’s a lush, fruit-forward stunner with roots in community and care. Expect a velvety cup that grooves hard. 🌋✨
$26.00 - $130.00
Ijen Jam is a juicy little number from the cloud forests of East Java, where smallholder farmers cultivate coffee at 1,100–1,500 masl on land leased from the Indonesian government. These farms, nestled around Mt Ijen, are inherently organic—chemical herbicides are banned, and native shade trees remain untouched. The result: a rich, biodiverse landscape producing complex, fruit-forward lots.
This coffee was processed by Kevenka, a family-run outfit founded by brothers Kenny and Kevin Soewondo. Rather than relying on inconsistent home processing, they’ve invested in cherry sorting tech, BRIX testing, and shaded drying beds to dial in cup quality. The cherry is floated, hand-sorted, and slow-dried over 10–15 days under a 60% canopy—intentionally stretched to intensify sweetness and lock in those jammy notes.
On the cupping table, Ijen Jam is a tropical dessert dream: blackberry ganache, purple plum, cherry compote. Plush and clean, it’s a far cry from the earthy funk often associated with Indonesian coffees—thanks to the region’s higher-altitude Typica, Caturra, and Catuai genetics. This lot shows what Java’s newer wave of producers can achieve with tight fermentation control and obsessive drying technique.
✨ A note on the name: Mt Ijen is home to an iconic blue-flame volcano and dense, misty forest. “Jam” is for the fruit, the vibe, and the groove this cup lays down.
