Coffee Plantations in Bali: Don’t Miss Luwak Coffee

Bali is a paradise for every coffee lover who is eager to explore coffee plantations and sip the local brew. Bali has lots of coffee plantations and places that can be visited and one can even plan to stay at the coffee resorts. Bali is one of the best coffee-producing countries in the world and produces nearly 600 thousand tons of coffee every year. So next time whenever you are sipping coffee, there is an 80% chance that it is produced and processed in Bali. 

Bali Tour Packages is a great way to have a trip to a coffee plantation in Bali and witness local agriculture, meet some amazing people who have unique taste buds for coffee, and is also an educational trip that lets you know the growth and processing of some excellent coffee. Bali’s coffee plantations are usually found in the most beautiful and exotic locations that let you explore rural Bali and get in touch with the natural environment.  And you may also get the opportunity to buy coffee straight from the farm with great deals. 

Types of Coffee in Indonesia and Bali

So when in  Bali you can feast yourself with eight different flavours and aromas of coffee!

Unique coffee plantations in Bali

Kopi Luwak coffee also known as civet coffee is made from the coffee beans that are eaten and then excreted by civet cats. I am sure your first reaction after reading this is EEWWWW! So now you know why we called it ‘weird’. 

Civet cats are native to southeast Asia and eat coffee cherries and their fruit pulp but their digestive system does not digest them and the beans are excreted in the Civet’s feces. The coffee beans are then cleared of feces and go through a series of processes to produce high-quality and most expensive coffee in the world. The locals say that the poop does not touch the beans but still, it’s weird.

The reason for this coffee to go through this extra processing is that the digestion and fermentation in the Civet’s digestive system removes the acidity of the beans and hence gives a smoother and lower caffeine blend. 

Tourists who taste the coffee review it to be similar to other coffees but it is smooth, lighter, and less sour and bitter unlike most of the coffees. This process of going through the digestive system of the Civet Cats makes this coffee the most expensive coffee after the Black Ivory Coffee. 

So what are your reviews on Kopi Luwak Coffee, are you going to try it?

The most important thing that comes to mind while sipping the most expensive coffee Kopi Kuwak is whether is it ethical to drink this coffee as it comes under animal cruelty.

In the traditional method of Kuwak coffee production the Civet Cats’ poop was searched in the wild and then further processing was done. But now with the increase in business, the civets are caged and are forced to feed the coffee beans because as much as they eat the more they produce poop. So before buying the most expensive coffee do have the complete information about how much that animal has to eat the coffee bean to get that one cup of coffee on your table. 

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6 Best Coffee Plantations in Bali

Alas Harum Bali

Travellers and coffee lovers can have a unique and fascinating experience with a coffee tour in Alas Harum Bali. The main coffee production at this coffee plantation in Bali is the luwak coffee and tourists can discover its processing methodology, which is directly related to Indonesia’s coffee-producing history.

Alas Harum Bali, besides its expertise in processing coffee luwak, also provides you with an amazing rice terrace with a mesmerising backdrop for Instagramable pictures that you can capture and set the new trend. This coffee plantation in Bali is a full-day entertainment with fun day activities like swing, sky bike, flying fox/zip line. This place is a perfect getaway for a day to take a break from the beaches, explore the educational side of Bali and have some fun amid the most spectacular surroundings. 

Address: Jl. Raya Tegallalang, Tegallalang, Bali, Indonesia

Operating hours: 7 AM- 7 pm

Entry fee: Rp50,000 per person

Bali Pulina Agro-Tourism

This coffee plantation not only lets the tourists experience the unique coffee tasting but also lets them relax in the natural surroundings. Prepare yourself to be intrigued by the unique coffee-making process and a sip of heaven that relaxes you to the core. Guided tours provide insight into coffee-making, from cultivation to brewing. Visiting Bali Punia would be a fantastic experience to sip a cup of coffee in the middle of a serene green backdrop. Visitors can buy bags of coffee at reasonable prices and Balinese handicrafts at the gift shop.

Address: Jalan Raya Pujung Kelod, Desa Sebatu, Tegallalang, Gianyar

Operating Hours: 9 Am to 5 PM

Entry Fees: Rp250,000 per person

Alam Sari Agro-Tourism

The most unique feature of the Alam Sari Coffee plantation in Bali is that this coffee plantation practices organic farming and hence no pesticides and fertilizers are used for the coffee plant growth. When you enter the plantation, you will be assisted by the local guides who take you around the farm and show you how they are still practicing the traditional methods of coffee processing. Alam Sari coffee plantation still uses wood and a stove to roast the coffee beans and manually grind the coffee beans. You will also have the opportunity to taste different types of coffee that are produced by the farm. Several samples of coffee and teas include vanilla coffee, coconut coffee, ginseng coffee, Bali coffee, cocoa coffee, ginger coffee, ginger tea, and roselle tea.

Address:  Jl. Raya Singapadu No.194, Singapadu Tengah, Kec. Sukawati, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80582, Indonesia

Operating hours: 9 AM to 6 PM

Entry Fees: RP 50,000

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Lumbung Sari House of Luwak Coffee

This is a great place for sampling the best coffees in the world. You can also taste Bali’s specialized Bali Kintamani coffee. This local coffee is produced from Arabica coffee plants. Its Luwak coffee is also rated as the best coffee by tourists. In addition, this beautiful plantation serves complimentary tea and coffee tasting and you can even buy some of the coffees that you love. 

Address: Jalan A.A. Gede Rai, Lodtunduh, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar

Operating hours: 9 AM to 7 PM

Entry Fees: Rp50,000

Buana Amertha Sari Agro-Tourism

It’s among the most well-known coffee estates in Bali. Take a tour of the Luwak coffee plantation, observe the natural coffee-making process, and sample some of their best coffee. Enjoy the aroma of the local brew along with the surroundings of the green valley. This best coffee plantation in Bali also lets the tourists have a hands-on experience of the coffee processing process. The aroma that fills the air around the plantation urges your inner self to take some home and feel Bali even sipping this same cup of coffee from your home balcony. 

Munduk Moding resort 

This is a one-of-a-kind coffee plantation in Bali that offers its guests and experience of staying in the coffee plantation premises. This luxury stay is an exo luxury resort which is situated at the heart of Bali surrounded by forests and coffee plantations. 

The coffee plantations in Munduk Moding are based on organic plantations and are working to preserve the natural resources and the landscapes of Bali. The accommodations of the resort are the perfect blend of luxury with the culture of Bali providing a jacuzzi, infinity pools, and whatnot. The meals at the resort are prepared with home-grown organic vegetables. A stay at this eco coffee plantation in Bali is an enriching experience that will stay with your Bali memories forever. 

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Things To Do At The Coffee Plantation

• Coffee Making

Several coffee plantations in Bali take you through a guided tour of the coffee-making process. They take you through the fields of coffee berries and how they are cultivated through organic means and then processed through various traditional as well as modern techniques before being packed and ready to be exported. 

• Coffee Tasting

This is the most aromatic thing to do in the Coffee Plantation in Bali. As soon as you enter the Coffee Plantation the aroma and the strong smell of coffee all over will surely increase your thirst for coffee. There are eight different types of coffee to try in Bali and each has its distinct flavor, aroma, and bitterness. Do not miss the opportunity to taste even one of the flavors.

• Natural Surrounding

The entire area of the coffee plantation is surrounded by rice fields and greenery. Visiting the coffee plantation is an opportunity to take a break from the beaches of Bali and indulge in the most unique coffee and natural beauty that forms a perfect combination for an ideal vacation. 

• Take home Bali’s aroma

All of the Bali coffee plantations have a souvenir shop to carry all the different flavors tasted.  The coffee available at the plantations is at discounted prices and you can take the coffee that you like the most. 

Best Time to Visit The Coffee Plantation

The best time of the day to explore the plantation is before noon as the rush to the park is less and tourists can have the place to themselves and can take advantage of time to explore the area at its full capacity. 

Coffee tasting is the ultimate part of the best Coffee Plantation in Bali where you get to taste all the coffee flavors available. Take your time to taste the delectable flavors as coffee can only be enjoyed when your mind is relaxed. Before reaching the plantation have complete information about their opening and closing hours. 

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How to Reach The Coffee Plantation

Bali Coffee plantations are scattered all over the island and you can locate these plantations mostly on the tourist route and while commuting in Bali to the major tourist attractions. Each of the coffee plantations can easily be spotted with their huge advertisements on the side of the road showing the tourists the way to reach them. Most of the plantations are also very close to the Bali airport with a 10-15 km range and hence getting to the plantation is an easy task.