Lot 1: Seram Island
Lot Description
| Reference Number: | 1 |
|---|---|
| Opening Bid: | $8.00/kg |
| Increment: | $0.25 |
| Weight: | 63.5 kgs |
| Varietal: | Trinitario |
| Process: | Fermentation |
| Harvest: | 2024 |
| Bags Size: | 70 |
| Bag Type: | Jute Bags |
| Producer Cupping Notes: | These beans come from the archipelago known as the Spice Islands, which have been renowned since the 16th century for producing cloves, nutmeg and mace. These beans bring aromas of spice and coffee, dark dried fruits and a nutty richness. |
| Location: | Seram Island |
| Producer: | Farm A |
| Score: | 90.0 |
| Country: | Indonesia |
Farm details
| Producer Name: | Seram Single-Estate |
|---|---|
| Farm Name: | Seram Single-Estate |
| Farm Size: | 2.0 ha |
| Location: | The Moluccas |
| Farm Elevation: | 200m - 250m |
| Average Rainfall: | 49 |
Producer Story:
This single-estate combines cutting-edge plantation management
with the natural richness of the terroir to produce some of the
world’s finest cacao. A science-based approach on all parts
of the process, from seed selection to fermentation protocols,
helps to bring out the nuances of the cacao’s flavour profile
and showcase what the Spice Islands have to offer.
The Seram Single-Estate actively engages with the local community
and has exemplary sustainability credentials. These include
establishing a clinic facility, renovating the church and mosque,
and funding schools through computer equipment, uniforms,
stationery, scholarships and teacher salaries.
The plantation prides itself on its gender empowerment initiatives
and boasts over 40% employment of women, as well as providing work
opportunities for the tribal communities in the surrounding hills.
Seasonal workers from the Wahai tribe are known to make a three-day
journey here, bringing rambutan fruits, agarwood and honey to trade
for provisions before returning to their villages.
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