Toraja (Sulawesi) · Variety
S795 in Toraja (Sulawesi)
Toraja (Sulawesi) is known for high-mountain sulawesi coffee of syrupy depth and spice, and S795 is one of the varieties behind that reputation. The region's farms sit at 1,200–1,800 m — S795's preferred range is 900–1,500 m — and harvest runs may – november, the window in which the variety's character is decided in the field.
S795 brings its own agronomic personality to Toraja (Sulawesi): a medium-tall, spreading, suited to shade systems plant with medium-high yield potential, and disease behavior best summarized as moderate rust tolerance (declining against modern races). Regional processing leans on wet hulled, washed, which shapes how the variety's raw material reaches the cup.
Tasted side by side with the same variety from other regions, Toraja (Sulawesi)'s expression stands apart: the variety contributes mellow chocolate and sweet spice with soft citrus, while the regional cup runs toward dark chocolate, ripe fruit, sweet spice, and forest notes; velvet body with more structure than lowland indonesian cups. That interaction — genetics times place — is exactly what regional sourcing is about.
Key facts
| Region | Toraja (Sulawesi) |
|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia |
| Region altitude | 1,200–1,800 m |
| Variety optimal altitude | 900–1,500 m |
| Harvest | May – November |
| Species | Arabica |
| Lineage | Kent × S288 selection released by India's Central Coffee Research Institute, 1940s |
| Disease resistance | Moderate rust tolerance (declining against modern races) |
| Regional cup profile | Dark chocolate, ripe fruit, sweet spice, and forest notes; velvet body with more structure than lowland Indonesian cups. |
S795 in Toraja (Sulawesi) — frequently asked questions
Does S795 grow well in Toraja (Sulawesi)?
Yes — the region's 1,200–1,800 m range overlaps the variety's preferred 900–1,500 m, and local processing traditions (wet hulled, washed) suit its characteristics. It is one of the varieties Toraja (Sulawesi) is known for.
What does Toraja (Sulawesi) S795 taste like?
Expect mellow chocolate and sweet spice with soft citrus, expressed through the region's typical character: dark chocolate, ripe fruit, sweet spice, and forest notes; velvet body with more structure than lowland indonesian cups.
When is S795 from Toraja (Sulawesi) harvested?
The regional harvest runs may – november; fresh lots typically reach export markets one to three months after milling.
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