Bali Coffee: Kintamani and the Caldera

Kopi Kintamani is the only Indonesian coffee with a Geographical Indication (GI) certification — obtained in 2008, recognising the specific origin, production standards, and flavour profile associated with the volcanic highlands around the Batur caldera in Bangli Regency, central Bali. Grown at 1,000–1,700 metres on volcanic soils enriched by the active volcano Gunung Batur, Kintamani Arabica is cultivated within a traditional Balinese agricultural system called subak — a centuries-old UNESCO-recognised irrigation cooperative that organises water distribution and farming rhythm across terraced fields. Coffee entered this system relatively recently (colonial introduction, early 20th century) but has been absorbed into its structure.

Kopi Kintamani — Bali's Certified Origin Coffee

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