Kintamani honey process coffee export means mucilage-on, shade-dried green beans from the Kintamani Highlands of Bangli Regency, north-east Bali — grown for sweetness and syrupy body. These are limited microlots (SCA roughly 84–87+), indicatively FOB USD 10–15+/kg as of 2026, shipped from Bali or Surabaya ports. Availability tracks the harvest, so early reservation matters.
What is honey process, and why do specialty roasters ask for it?
Honey process sits between washed and natural. After pulping, the sticky fruit mucilage stays on the bean during drying — “mucilage-on” — and the lots are shade-dried slowly on raised beds rather than blasted in full sun. That retained sugar is what gives Kintamani honey lots their reputation for rounded sweetness, heavier body, and a softer version of the bright citrus that Bangli’s volcanic terroir is known for.
Because the drying window is fragile and labour-intensive, honey lots come in small volumes. Some Kintamani smallholders around Ulian Village (Desa Ulian) and Catur Village set aside a few bags each season as micro-lots for specialty buyers. That scarcity is the point — and the reason honey inventory moves fast once the May–October harvest is cupped.
How does honey compare to washed and natural?
Here is how the three main Kintamani processing styles line up for an export buyer, drawn from current export factsheets and process descriptions:
| Attribute | Washed | Honey (mucilage-on) | Natural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drying | Sun-dried after full mucilage removal | Mucilage-on, shade-dried, raised beds | 100% sun-dried, fruit intact |
| Cup character | Clean, bright citrus | Sweetness, syrupy body, softer acidity | Fruit-forward, fuller body |
| Typical volume | Larger, more consistent | Limited microlots | Limited microlots |
| Indicative SCA | ~82–84 | ~84–87+ | ~84–87+ |
| FOB band (2026) | USD 8–11/kg | USD 10–15+/kg | USD 10–15+/kg |
Grade specs stay consistent across styles for specialty-suitable lots: Grade 1, screen size 15–19 with screen 16+ preferred (a high proportion retained on screen 17–18), moisture max 13%, and defect value max 11. Cupping scores and grade always come from that lot’s cupping report or COA — never assumed from a farm or cooperative name.
What do Kintamani honey microlots cost to export?
Honey lots price in the microlot band. The figures below are indicative FOB references as of 2026 and move with harvest, quality, and cupping score; a firm quotation is confirmed against grade, score, lot size, and MOQ.
| Option | Spec | Indicative FOB (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Honey microlot, entry | Grade 1, screen 16+, SCA ~84 | USD 10–12/kg |
| Honey microlot, premium | SCA 85–87+, screen 17–18 | USD 12–15+/kg |
| Washed Grade 1 (reference) | Screen 16+, SCA ~82–84 | USD 8–11/kg |
| Sample set | 200–350g per lot for cupping | Cost + courier |
For context only, one domestic value-added study cited honey green bean at roughly Rp12,905.97/kg — a local reference point, not an export asking price. Your delivered cost also depends on bag format (GrainPro liners inside jute), volume, and destination port.
When can you reserve honey lots, and how tight is supply?
Kintamani’s main harvest runs May–October per export factsheets. Honey and natural microlots are cupped and graded after drying, so the realistic reservation window opens mid-harvest and closes when the season’s small volume is spoken for. Roasters who want first pick on a specific profile pre-book samples and reserve against a named lot before it is finished drying.
Plan container pre-booking and sampling around that calendar. If you need honey coffee landed in the EU or US for a specific menu launch, work backward from your roast date and lock samples early.
How does reserving a honey microlot work?
The desk keeps the process simple and honest — you are reserving real inventory, not a guarantee.
- Tell us your target. Share desired process (honey), volume, screen/score preference, destination port, and timeline via WhatsApp, email, or the quote form.
- Get matched to lots. We map your brief to available honey microlots and send the lot’s cupping notes and grade sheet — figures from the COA, not invented.
- Cup samples. We ship 200–350g samples. You score them on your own bench before committing.
- Confirm the quote. Grade, cupping score, lot, and MOQ are locked into a firm FOB price.
- Ship EUDR-ready. Green coffee moves in GrainPro and jute bags from Bali or Surabaya with certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, commercial invoice, packing list, and HS code — logistics arranged via vetted licensed partners.
On EUDR: coffee is in-scope of the EU Deforestation Regulation, so lots need plot geolocation and due-diligence documentation. We help you assemble EUDR-ready traceability — including Bangli Regency provenance and Subak Abian group detail where available — but we never sell certainty on customs or EUDR outcomes.
Reserve honey microlots + request a quote
Honey volumes are small and seasonal. To hold a lot before it is gone, contact the Juara Holding Group concierge desk directly:
- WhatsApp: 6281139414563
- Email: bd@juaraholding.com
- Quote form: send process, volume, destination port, and cargo detail
We reply within 24 working hours with available honey lots, cupping references, and a grade-confirmed FOB quotation. Kintamani Coffee Export is operated by Juara Holding Group — part of Juara Holding Group, an Indonesian group operating from Bali across Indonesia since 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Kintamani honey process coffee different from washed?
Honey lots dry with the fruit mucilage still on the bean, shade-dried on raised beds, while washed coffee has all mucilage removed before drying. That retained sugar gives honey Kintamani more sweetness and syrupy body, with softer acidity than the clean, bright-citrus washed profile from the same Bangli highlands.
How much do Kintamani honey process green beans cost to export?
As of 2026, honey microlots sit in the specialty band at roughly USD 10–15+/kg FOB, indicative and moving with harvest, quality, and cupping score. Entry honey lots (SCA ~84) run near USD 10–12/kg; premium lots (SCA 85–87+) reach USD 12–15+/kg. A firm quote confirms grade, score, lot size, and MOQ.
When are Kintamani honey microlots available to reserve?
Availability tracks the main May–October harvest. Honey lots are cupped and graded after shade-drying, so reservations open mid-harvest and close once the season’s limited volume is committed. Roasters wanting a specific profile pre-book samples and reserve against a named lot early, then plan container booking around that window.
Are Kintamani honey lots EUDR-ready for EU import?
Coffee is in-scope of the EU Deforestation Regulation, which requires plot geolocation and due-diligence documentation. We help assemble EUDR-ready traceability — Bangli Regency provenance, GI designation, and Subak Abian group detail where available — but we never sell certainty on customs or EUDR outcomes; final compliance rests with your import due diligence.