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The Story:
Sulawesi (pronounced Sue-la-WAY-see) is an
island and part of Indonesia. It was formerly called Celebes
when it was a Dutch Colony. Toraja is an area (or a people,
depending on how it's used) on Sulawesi. The Dutch called
this area Kalossi. So you may hear coffee from Sulawesi
referred to as Celebes Kalossi, Celebes Toraja, Sulawesi
Kalossi, or Sulawesi Toraja.
Sulawesi Toraja Sapan-Minaga coffee is produced
on the slopes of the Sesean Mountain range, which bisects
north-central Toraja in southern Sulawesi. The coffee on
the eastern slope comes down through the market town in
Minanga, and that grown on the western slope comes down
through the market town of Sapan. This coffee is some of
the highest grown coffee in Sulawesi-- above 1,300 meters
and up to 2,000m-- extremely high for Indonesia. As a result,
these are the most sought after and highest priced beans
in Sulawesi.
Sulawesi coffees are noted for low acidity
and a rich, full body. Because of the higher growing elevation,
the beans tend to be more dense. This allows you to roast
as dark as you wish and retain an exceptional sweetness
in the cup.
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