Our processing area use an agroforestry system where coffee grows alongside fruit and shade trees with different canopy layers, mirroring a natural forest. This setup helps us produce high-quality coffee while building better soil, supporting more biodiversity, and keeping pests under control.

Respecting Traditions

Our processing in Manikliyu Village, Kintamani sit between 900 and 1,500 meters above sea level. Temperatures run 15–25°C, with high rainfall and a clear dry season—the ideal conditions for arabica. Farmers here have grown citrus and coffee together for generations. They've seen how the plants work well together: citrus gives shade, the roots complement each other, and together they act as a layered system, similar to a forest. Farmers here believe this method of intercropping contributes to Kintamani coffee’s distinctive bright acidity and citrus notes.

What Grows Together

Our agroforestry system combines different tree species, each with a specific role. In Batukaru, gamal (Gliricidia sepium) provides permanent shade and fixes nitrogen in the soil. When we prune these trees, the leaves and branches return to the soil as organic matter. In Kintamani, citrus and banana serve as productive shade—they generate income while supporting the coffee. Banana plants retain moisture in the soil and their fallen leaves break down to add nutrients. Wild jungle fowl nest under these canopies, foraging for pests and naturally fertilizing the soil.

These species work together to strengthen the coffee, build up the soil, and support farmer livelihoods.

Natural Benefits

Having multiple species creates resilience. The plants grow stronger because they're not competing for the same resources. Roots at different depths improve soil fertility, organic matter goes back into the ground, and the balanced system means pests and diseases remain low.

Economic and Environmental Benefits

Agroforestry uses existing farmland better without expanding into new areas. Trees store carbon, hold water, and stop erosion. Farmers get income from coffee and fruit, keeping biodiversity intact while growing quality specialty coffee.

This is how we farm permanently, working with approximately 100 smallholder farmers in Kintamani on leased agricultural land. We partner with Bumiterra to monitor biodiversity and track environmental outcomes, making sure our practices deliver real results.