This naturally processed coffee is sourced from family-owned farms in the highlands of Kintamani on the island of Bali, Indonesia. The natural processing method was adopted by producers in the region as a response to water scarcity, involving the drying of whole, ripe cherries. The flavor profile features notes of blackberry and root beer, complemented by a smooth milk chocolate sweetness. The coffee offers a lively, rounded acidity and a plush, balanced body, making it an accessible choice for those exploring fruit-forward specialty coffee.
Cat and Cloud was founded in 2016 in Santa Cruz, California by Jared Truby, Chris Baca, and Charles Jack all former barista champions and coffee competition veterans. The roastery runs a Loring S15 Falcon. The company is built around what the founders call a Making People Happy philosophy, placing hospitality at the centre of everything from café service to wholesale relationships. Three Santa Cruz locations serve the retail side, and a popular podcast launched in 2017 covers coffee, hospitality, and the culture around both. Sourcing focuses on relationship coffees and farmer partnerships through direct trade.
