Coffee Plantations and Must-Visit Coffee Spots in Bali

So, what is Bali coffee? Since the Dutch introduced coffee cultivation in the early 20^th century, coffee in Bali has gained reputations for its unique flavors. The Arabica is the highland variety, intercropping with citrus trees giving the fruity note, and processed using the wet-hulled method. The Robusta grows in lower altitudes and has a strong and bold flavor even when planted with other trees.

Beyond having a unique flavor, coffee plays a more important role than a morning drink in Bali. In the ceremony, you will often see Balinese place a cup of coffee as part of the offerings, showing the significance of the drink in the religious affair.

Balinese coffee stands out mostly due to the altitude. The coffee plants grow near an active volcano. The fertile soil and intercropping help bring out the fruity/floral undertones. While the unusual wet-hulled processing method produces a bold and heavier body with balanced acidity.

As for luwak (civet coffee), the most expensive coffee in Bali, the coffee beans are excreted from the coffee cherries eaten by civets. Luwak coffee has a smooth flavor with a hint of caramel and chocolate. But you must be selective when buying luwak coffee as many civets are caged and force-fed the coffee cherries.

You cannot call yourself a coffee snob without visiting the places where the coffee grows, can you? And so, we’ve picked the best coffee plantations and tours to visit in Bali, where you can witness the process and taste the coffee directly!

Feel the whole experience, where you get to explore the coffee plantations and see the process of planting, processing, harvesting, and roasting the coffee beans. Take the tasting of luwak coffee in Bali or the other five types of coffee they produce with the view of Ubud’s jungle.

Satria Coffee Plantation gives you more than just coffee education. Besides the exclusive luwak coffee process, you also get to see the traditional roasting process of the coffee beans. Moreover, the plantation has an extensive herbal garden and tea selection, including the unique tea made of mangosteen skin!

Less crowded than any other plantation, meaning you can take your time enjoying the smell of freshly brewed and roasted coffee. The plantation has Robusta, Arabica, and luwak coffee, and if you’re adventurous enough, try the coconut coffee among the 16 other types of coffee and tea they have for the sample!

Who says you need a special day for the coffee plantation tour? My Bali Experience gives you the chance to marvel at the beauty of the island, from the rice fields to the temples with coffee plantations included in the itinerary.

The three of their full-day tours at My Bali Experience offer a stop at the coffee plantation to show you the coffee-making process and also sample the Balinese coffee. The private Ubud, the Kintamani, and the Bedugul tour give you the view of Tegalallang Rice Terrace, Mount Batur Volcano, and the Buyan and Tamblingan Lake with Ulun Danu Beratan Temple thrown into the mix.

What’s the best way to end your Mount Batur sunrise trek? A cup of coffee, of course. Mount Batur Adventure gives you different options for trekking the famous volcano in Bali. You can choose from sunrise trekking, jungle hiking, caldera sunrise, day trekking, and even a jeep sunrise tour!

Once you’re done seeing Lake Batur from the top, it’s time to visit the local coffee plantations. Kintamani, where Mount Batur is located, is where most Arabica coffee beans grow in Bali. Taste the aromatic and herbal notes while you rest your legs after the trekking.

No time to visit the coffee plantations? You can still taste the complex flavor of Balinese coffee at some of the best cafes in Bali. The best thing about the cafes across the island is you can easily grab coffee for your morning, late-morning, or afternoon drink!

Whether you’re staying in the buzziest Canggu area or prefer the calm of Ubud, there’s no need to break a sweat to find cafes with great coffee. If you love having your coffee with a view, a few of the best cafes in Ubud give you a great sip with the greeneries as far as the eye can see. Are you ready for cafe hopping?

Coffee has been the soul of Revolver since it opened as a tiny cafe in 2012. You’ll get a hint of orange and coconut with one sip of the Revolver Espresso. At Revolver, they don’t only highlight the Bali Kintamani coffee. The house blend brings the coffee beans from Colombia and Brazil, while the Indonesian blends give you the fruity notes from Aceh and South Sulawesi.

Stepping into the glass house-like setting with indoor plants, your coffee experience at MIEL will leave you breathless (in a good way!). Whether you opt for Single Origin Selection or the House Speciality’s Sunset Espresso, enjoy every sip from the first or second floor, where the natural light floods in from every direction.

Don’t call yourself a coffee lover if you never sip a cup from Seniman Coffee Studio. One of the most famous coffee spots in Bali, Seniman farms, produces and roasts its coffee, specializing in single-origin Indonesian coffees. The coffee taster’s wheel diagram inside the cafe shows you the complex flavors of coffee in Indonesia, from fruity to bold.

Who doesn’t fancy sipping a cold brew or espresso with the view of a rice field? At Rüsters, you get a million-dollar view plus a restaurant, a bakery, a pottery studio, and a concept store under one roof. But the house blend and roastery make Rüsters a must-stop if you are looking for a cafe serving killer coffee in Ubud.

Hailed from Melbourne, ST ALi brings organic coffee from Colombia, Brazil, and Ethiopia to the corner of Pererenan. Ditch the usual espresso and try the Orthodox White Coffee, and you get the taste of passionfruit, dark chocolate, and black plum on your first sip. Broaden your coffee taste from across Indonesia with the Aceh, East Java, and South Sulawesi filter coffee.

A stone’s throw away from Uluwatu and Suluban Beach, BGS serves cappuccino and Americano with a laid-back surfing vibe. Whether you crave a regular iced long black before your beach day or need to grab a strong espresso before riding the waves with a portion of a smoothie bowl, BGS never disappoints.