{"product_id":"bali-blue-1","title":"Island Hopper – Medium-Dark Roast (Whole Bean)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNamed for the rare bluish hue of its unroasted beans and the high-altitude vistas of its origin, the \u003cb\u003eIsland Hopper\u003c\/b\u003e is a tribute to the Kintamani Highlands. \u003cspan class=\"citation-32\"\u003eThis selection represents the pinnacle of Indonesian coffee, where ancient farming philosophies meet the rugged, mineral-rich environment of a volcanic landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor Notes \u0026amp; Tasting Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis coffee delivers a \"heavy-duty\" mouthfeel with a surprisingly clean, sophisticated finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baker’s chocolate, cedar, and a subtle hint of black pepper.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep molasses and syrupy dark chocolate. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smooth and herbal with lingering notes of vanilla and orange zest.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Exceptionally heavy and creamy; low acidity makes for a smooth, grounded \"cruise\" from the first sip to the last. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kintamani Highlands, Bali, Indonesia. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1,200 – 1,600 Meters (ASL). \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mineral-rich volcanic loam from the slopes of Mount Agung and Mount Batur. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrower Collective:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smallholder farmers organized under the \u003cb\u003eSubak Abian\u003c\/b\u003e—a traditional, 1,000-year-old system based on the Hindu philosophy of \u003ci\u003eTri Hita Karana\u003c\/i\u003e (harmony between people, nature, and the divine). \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth \u0026amp; Processing Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cb\u003eGiling Basah (Wet-Hulling)\u003c\/b\u003e. This is the signature Indonesian process. The parchment is removed while the beans still have a high moisture content (around 50%), exposing the bean to the elements during the final drying phase. This creates the hallmark \"blue-green\" color and the syrupy, low-acid body. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cb\u003eCitrus Shade-Grown\u003c\/b\u003e. The coffee trees are intercropped with orange and tangerine trees. This natural canopy protects the cherries from the equatorial sun and subtly infuses the beans with delicate citrus undertones. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEthics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grown using 100% organic methods. The farmers avoid synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, relying instead on the natural fertility of the volcanic earth and traditional irrigation. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrewing Recommendations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTo fully engage the \"instrument panel\" of flavors in this heavy-bodied bean:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBest Choice:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eFrench Press\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003eEspresso\u003c\/b\u003e. The immersion\/pressure methods highlight the syrupy texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRatio:\u003c\/b\u003e 1:16 (Coffee to Water)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTemp:\u003c\/b\u003e 198°F (92°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePilot's Note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \"Island Hopper\" isn't just a name—it refers to the stunning physical appearance of the raw beans before they hit the roaster. It’s a resilient, bold cup that handles the \"turbulence\" of milk and sugar exceptionally well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stick \u0026 Rudder Coffee Co.","offers":[{"title":"Whole Bean \/ 12oz","offer_id":42246506414135,"sku":"C-BALI BLUE-WH-12OZ-WH","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/5974\/1239\/files\/IslandHopper-WholeBean_1600x2400px.jpg?v=1779771107","url":"https:\/\/stickandruddercoffeeco.com\/products\/bali-blue-1","provider":"Stick \u0026 Rudder Coffee Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}