From Crop to Cup is an inspiring story of love and passion for coffee. The story takes place in Bali, the Island of the Gods. Bali is home to stunning landscapes, lush greenery, pristine beaches as well as enriched coffee. Bali’s coffee experience goes beyond flavor, offering a culturally enriched journey where every sip reflects the island’s traditions and history. In this article, we dive into the history and rise of Bali Beans Coffee & Co.
The Story:
The journey begins in the 70s with Nyoman Sudana, an adventurous traveler born into a family of rice farmers. Since his youth, Nyoman set his sights on displaying the best of Bali to the world. He worked with a Dutch Businessman to travel across Indonesia to source prime cows for exportation.
One night, in the 70s, Nyoman stayed up late to oversee shipping operations to Hong Kong. His boss handed him a cup of coffee to stay awake. However, little did he know that this was just the start of creating the world-renowned Bali Beans Coffee.
Seeing his enjoyment of coffee, his boss regularly gave him cups made from exotic beans collected during his travels. Fascinated by the intense flavors and diverse varieties, Nyoman’s interest in coffee grew. He realized he had found his true passion.
Armed with his newfound coffee knowledge, Nyoman dreamed of producing organic coffee in Bali’s rich soil and sharing it globally. However, he needed more than passion to convince his parents to turn their rice fields into coffee plantations— he needed, and indeed found, love.
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Romance through Coffee: Wayan & Nyoman
Wayan Sari started her career as a Jewelry Saleswoman. Her career involved her traveling across Bali, in which she stopped by Lawak Village, where she met the Sudana family. As she arrived, she was greeted by Nyoman, who did not hesitate to hand her a cup of coffee made from beans collected from his travels. The joy they shared while sipping coffee made Nyoman invite her to another cup of coffee the following day.
Wayan & Nyoman harvesting their coffee trees
The love between Wayan and Nyoman continued to ignite. As the couple shared more cups of coffee, they ended up falling in love deeply. Soon enough, Nyoman proposed and Wayan moved into his village. The couple quickly recognized the potential of coffee and the opportunities that their rice fields presented. The rice fields were equipped with volcanic soil of the Kintamani Highlands, presenting the perfect atmosphere to produce premium Balinese Coffee.
Journey driven by Passion
The couple planted their first coffee trees in 1981, which took 4 years to harvest. In 1985, the family had a double celebration. They celebrated their first harvest, as well as the birth of their daughter, Ayu Sudana. Since then, the family never looked back. With continuous plantation, harvest and Wayan’s sales experience, coffee-farming standards heightened in the region, making Kintamani Highlands the crown jewel of Bali.
The Rise of Ayu Sudana
Since a young age, Ayu’s life revolved around coffee. Inspired by her parents, Ayu would always visit the coffee plantation after school to help and learn from them. Being the playful, adventurous child she was, she would go early on weekends as well to collect more beans. More beans = more pocket money for herself!
As Ayu grew up, she was experienced enough to supervise the plantations. She spent more time with Bali Beans workers and farmers and learned from their wisdom. The values she currently holds stem from her father’s passion for travel and mother’s advocacy for environmental conservation.
Ayu Sudana is currently the Co-Founder and Managing Partner for Bali Beans & Co, driven by the passion to offer premium Balinese coffee around the world, in the most sustainable ways possible.
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The Birth of Bali Beans Coffee & Co.
Bali Beans is more than just a coffee shop, it is a heritage enriched with unwavering passion and care for coffee. This passion helped this business build its own independent production facility, enabling full control over the quality of the coffee beans. Everything, from farming all the way to roasting and delivering, is executed in-house. Thus, their moto: From Crop to Cup.
Bali Beans fellow local farmers are part of their traditional group called “Subak Abian”. Their sustainable approach involves using less intensive farming particles, natural tree-shaded plantations and no chemicals, which are both better and healthier for the environment and the community.
Visitors are welcome to enjoy premium, in-house coffee at the Bali Beans plantation, as well as at their own coffee shop in Umalas. They serve various coffee types as well as coffee beans, which are also available for purchase online.
Bali Beans Experience – Tours, Camps & Training
Tours: If you are looking for a chance to help and meet the team, Bali Beans offers it. It is an incredible chance for visitors to indulge into all the processes integrated to deliver premium Balinese coffee. Visitors are welcome to help in harvesting and roasting coffee, learn about the sustainable approaches incorporated, as well as enjoy the stunning views of the Kintamani.
A good cup of coffee is possible thanks to the right farming practices, processing and roasting techniques. This wonderful opportunity allows everyone to experience the processes systematically. Not only that, but you can get the chance to taste all products offered as well as the chance to practice your brewing skills with Bali Beans professional baristas! These daily tours are available for everyone at very attractive prices, ensuring you will think about coffee differently.
Camp: aside from the tour, Bali Beans Coffee also boasts barista camps for aspiring baristas looking to enhance their skills as well as amateurs or eager coffee enthusiasts. The barista camp takes place from May to September every year for 3 days at an attractive package.
Barista training is also an attractive package offered for all coffee lovers. The training involves all aspects integrated in presenting a good cup of coffee. From growing and sustainable processing techniques to roasting, cupping and serving coffee, coffee lovers are exposed to everything coffee! Buckle up, as you will be able to serve the perfect cup of coffee to your loved ones thanks to this 3-day program.
Learn more about Bali Beans Coffee: https://balibeans.com/
