About Us
The story behind Aurum Coffee
Our Journey
Aurum Coffee
Aurum Coffee started with a single dream: to make Bali famous for its specialty coffee. From our home in Sempidi, we set out to build something that honors the land, the farmers, and the craft behind every cup.
We source 100% of our coffee from Indonesian farmers, working directly with smallholders in Kintamani to ensure the highest quality beans and fair, sustainable partnerships. Our Arabica coffees are full-bodied, intensely complex, smooth, sweet, and syrupy with bright fruity notes — the signature of Bali's volcanic terroir.
Today, Aurum Coffee is both a destination and a brand. Visit our cafe and roastery in Sempidi for the full experience, or shop our roasted beans online and bring the taste of Bali home.
“Every bean has a story. Every cup is a connection to the land and the people who nurture it. That is what we share at Aurum.”
— Founder, Aurum Coffee
Our Roots
Kintamani, Bali
The Kintamani highlands sit at 1,200 meters above sea level on the slopes of Mount Batur, an active volcano. The rich volcanic soil, cool mountain air, and unique microclimate create ideal conditions for growing exceptional Arabica coffee.
We work with farming communities who have cultivated coffee here for generations. By buying directly and paying above market prices, we support sustainable livelihoods while securing the finest beans for our roastery. This direct relationship is the foundation of everything we do.
Milestones
Brand History
The Beginning
Aurum Coffee was born in Sempidi, Bali with a single dream: to share Indonesia's extraordinary specialty coffee with the world. Starting from a small roasting setup, we began roasting our first batches of Kintamani Arabica beans.
Direct Trade Partnerships
We established direct partnerships with smallholder coffee farmers across the Kintamani highlands, ensuring fair prices and sustainable farming practices. Our roasting profiles were refined to highlight the unique volcanic terroir of each harvest.
The Cafe Opens
Aurum Coffee opened its cafe and roastery in Sempidi, Mengwi. We became a gathering place for coffee lovers — locals and travelers alike — known for our single-origin Kintamani brews.
Coffee Products Launch
Launched our retail coffee bean line, making Aurum coffee available for home brewing. Expanded our range with new single-origin roasts and began offering coffee catering for events and offices across Bali.
Growing the Brand
Opened our online shop to bring Aurum coffee beans to customers across Indonesia. Expanded our product line with new single-origin roasts and signature blends. Continuing to grow while staying true to our roots — quality beans, warm hospitality, and the spirit of Bali.
From Farm to Cup
Coffee Process
Harvest
Our partner farmers in Kintamani hand-pick only the ripest coffee cherries at peak maturity. The volcanic soil and high altitude of the region give our beans their distinctive full-bodied, complex character.
Sort
Every cherry is carefully sorted by hand to remove any defects. Only the finest, most uniformly ripe cherries make it through — ensuring consistency in every batch we produce.
Pulp & Ferment
The outer fruit is removed and beans are fermented in controlled conditions. This crucial step develops the smooth, sweet, and fruity notes that define our coffee's unique flavor profile.
Wash & Dry
Beans are thoroughly washed to remove remaining mucilage, then sun-dried on raised beds. Slow, even drying under the Balinese sun preserves the beans' natural sweetness and clarity.
Sort Defects
A second round of meticulous hand-sorting removes any remaining defective beans. This double-sort process is what separates specialty-grade coffee from commercial quality.
Roast
We roast in small batches at our Sempidi roastery, carefully developing each origin's unique characteristics. Our roast profiles are crafted to highlight the syrupy body and intense complexity of Balinese Arabica.
Brew & Enjoy
From espresso to pour-over, every cup is brewed with precision. Whether you enjoy it at our cafe or brew our beans at home, the result is the same — an exceptional cup that tells the story of Bali.
Taste the Difference
Explore our range of single-origin Kintamani coffee beans, or visit us in Sempidi for the full Aurum experience.