East Java Walida

In Tlogosari Village, East Java, the Walida Cooperative, a social non-profit organization led by Ahmad Muhlisin, collaborates with Belift Green Beans. This cooperative not only cultivates coffee but also allocates 20% of its profits to support a tuition-free K–12 school for local children. After completing his university studies, Ahmad returned to his village with a mission to enhance educational access and create lasting value within the community.

Walida coffee thrives in the foothills of Mount Argopuro in the Situbondo Regency. Due to limited water resources and a lack of government-supported irrigation, the coffee undergoes natural processing. The cherries are selectively picked, sorted by flotation, and then sun-dried on raised beds before being hulled, density-sorted, and prepared for export.

The naturally processed East Java Walida offers a beautifully layered coffee experience, characterized by a luxurious mouthfeel and a vibrant, fruit-driven profile. In its darker roast, this coffee presents a bold, decadent character featuring rich dark chocolate, cherry compote, and subtle notes of spiced berry jam, all supported by a heavy, syrupy body. A versatile coffee, it showcases its complexity beautifully and makes an excellent choice for both a sophisticated pour-over and an indulgent dessert-like espresso.