Bento Kopi - Merr

you can taste the volcanic soil in every cup at bento kopi. this surabaya roaster knows their way around wet-hulled sumatra better than most jakarta shops. their gayo beans hit with that earthy punch that makes your mouth water before the second sip. the mandheling carries notes of dark chocolate and tobacco leaf. when they roast java, the beans crack with such intensity you'd think the warehouse was on fire. owner merr sources directly from highland farmers who still process beans the old way.