Laga Lizu, Indonesia

‘Laga Lizu’ meaning ‘above the clouds’ in the Bajawa language, originates from one of Indonesia's most renowned coffee regions. Bajawa, located in the Ngada district on Flores island, is known for its matrilineal society, where land ownership is passed down through women. Many women in the region own and manage their family coffee farms. Flores is celebrated not only for its coffee but also for its rich cultural heritage, and its stunning natural landmarks such as Kelimutu Lake and the habitat of the iconic Komodo dragon. Expect full bodied & funky from this anaerobic natural coffee with notes of Mascerated Strawberry, Cranberry & Baking Chocolate.

Coffee plays a central role in Bajawa culture. Visitors are always greeted with a hot cup of black coffee, a symbol of hospitality. Nearly every household has a coffee farm, and multiple households often share a pulper, ensuring a high standard of parchment quality. 

Sucafina recently collaborated with the local community to establish a new processing facility for the 2024 harvest. Beyond traditional wet hulling, the facility now produces anaerobically fermented fully washed, honey, and natural process coffees, expanding the range of offerings from this unique region. 

Ripe cherry is harvested in from morning through the early afternoon. After intake, cherry is anaerobically fermented for 72 hours then dried on racks from approximately 7 days. Once cherry reach the right level of moisture it is stored in the cooperative warehouse until it is shipped to Sucafina’s partner mill for further quality control, hulling, grading, and final hand-sorting preparations for export.