Bitter Sweet Elixir Arabica & Robusta Coffee Beans

Kopitiam Blend, Grade 1 Double Pick. Espresso roast, shipped within a maximum of 3 days from the roasting date.

RECLAIMING THE CLASSIC RATIO >>

“It brings to mind thick glass cups and unhurried mornings. A perfectly tense balance where a heavy, dark sweetness wrestles endlessly with a deep, roasted warmth, leaving a trail of dark spice on the lips.”

Splitting Arabica and Robusta in equal proportions has often become an industry shortcut for clearing out old stock without buyers realizing it. Bitter Sweet Elixir reclaims the honor of the classic 50/50 ratio.

Made exclusively with Grade 1 Double Pick Gayo semi-washed Arabica and Sidikalang natural-processed Robusta, this blend delivers an evenly matched contest between the two. Neither gives way to the other, creating a precise flavor tension between the sweetness of palm sugar and deep, earthy richness.

The key to this balance lies in the discipline of medium-dark roasting. This profile maximizes the dark chocolate and palm sugar characteristics before finishing with a bold touch of spice that underscores the strength of Robusta.

This coffee is specifically designed to serve as the ultimate foundation for milk-based beverages and traditional coffee preparations. It refuses to be overshadowed, ensuring that every sip delivers a complete and substantial flavor experience.

SPECIFICATIONS >>

• Composition: 50% Gayo Arabica, semi-washed; 50% Sidikalang Robusta, natural processed

• Processing: Semi-washed (wet-hulled) + Natural

• Grade: Grade 1 Double Pick

• Roast: Medium-Dark Roast, suitable for espresso and tubruk brewing

• Weight: 250 g / 500 g / 1 kg

TASTE NOTES >>

Dark Chocolate, Palm Sugar, Spice

Taken from this lot's cupping sheet, not from the supplier's description.

BREWING GUIDE >>

01 // Let it rest first.

• Filter coffee: 7–10 days from the roasting date.

• Espresso: 7–14 days from the roasting date.

02 // Use clean water.

Recommended TDS: 75–150 ppm.

03 // Weigh everything.

Accuracy is not optional.

04 // Brewing parameters.

• Filter: 1:15 ratio, water temperature of 89–93°C, medium grind.

• Espresso: 1:2 ratio, water temperature of 90–93°C, extraction time of 22–28 seconds, fine grind.

EVERY LOT IS INSPECTED >>

• Green beans: Moisture content, density, and defects.

• Roasting: First crack, development time, Agtron readings, and cupping notes.

• Quality control: Two people evaluate each lot. The QC lead makes the decision, and the head roaster confirms it.

• Failed lots: Never discounted. Never sold.

CUSTOM BLENDS & ROAST PROFILES >>

For coffee shops and roasters: blends and roasting profiles are developed according to your specifications. Chat with us for a consultation.

Espresso coffee beans for coffee shops, traditional coffee stalls, and baristas. Green beans are also available for wholesale.

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