I Wayan Arca and the Long Road to Revival of Specialty Coffee in Ulian Village, Bali

I Wayan Arca is pouring coffee beans into the feed port of a roasting machine with a capacity of 5 kg. From inside the room where he was roasting coffee, he waved and smiled broadly when he found out I was coming. The morning air still felt cool, but warm…

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Coffee and Stories about Putu Ardana’s Tamblingan Lake Conservation Strategy

“I invite them to plant coffee again, without chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and red pick harvest. Just that!" said Putu Ardana opening the chat. That morning, he wore hiking sandals, cargo pants, and a black t-shirt, looking casual. His appearance is reminiscent of the profile of a nature-loving student who is…

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Made Srianing, Balinese Female Coffee Roaster in Ubud

The fragrance of coffee wafts through a small street in Tebesaya, Ubud. A female coffee roaster has just opened the discard port. The roasted coffee beans immediately flow, accompanied by a thin layer of smoke, towards the cooling bin of her roasting machine. A spinning of the mixing shovel is…

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Putri Wahyuni, Ubud Female Barista Collector of Champion Titles

The espresso machine's steam wand hisses loudly, shooting hot steam. The puffs spread out and quickly disappeared. Ubud female barista named Putri Wahyuni is on duty. Putri Wahyuni, the most senior female barista at Jaya Coffee Roasters Ubud, swiftly inserted the steam wand into the milk jug. The hissing sound…

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I Nyoman Meidika Adventurous Barista from Street Vendor Cafe

I Nyoman Meidika was one of the pioneering baristas when there was a first specialty coffee shop in Ubud, Bali. It started with a coffee cart selling on the side of the road. I Nyoman Meidika started studying coffee when he worked with Rodney Glick, an artist and coffee lover.…

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