{"id":544,"date":"2026-01-19T15:58:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T08:58:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/188roasters.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=544"},"modified":"2026-01-19T15:58:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T08:58:43","slug":"flores-bajawa","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/188roasters.com\/index.php\/product\/flores-bajawa\/","title":{"rendered":"Flores Bajawa"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><b>Flores Bajawa: Earthy Warmth &amp; Cocoa<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Origin: Bajawa Highlands, Flores, Indonesia<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Terroir: Volcanic Nutrients &amp; Cool Highland Air<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Vibe: Grounding, Satisfying, and Soulful<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>The Experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shaped by the rugged highlands of Flores, Flores Bajawa is a coffee that feels like a warm embrace. It is defined by its well-rounded character and natural sweetness, born from the unique volcanic soil of the Ngada region. Unlike the bright acidity of the islands to the west, this coffee offers a deeper, more comforting profile that is both deeply satisfying and quietly complex.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Flavor Profile<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Primary Notes: Rich Cocoa, Roasted Walnuts, Gentle Clove<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Character: Soft fruit sweetness with a hint of warm spice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body: Smooth, medium-to-full body; syrupy and coating<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finish: Long, clean, and chocolatey<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>The Heritage of Flores<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the cool mountain air of Bajawa, coffee is more than a crop; it is a way of life. The beans are grown under the shade of leguminous trees and processed with traditional care. The result is a cup that captures the &#8220;earthy warmth&#8221; of the island\u2014a flavor profile that is distinctively Indonesian but with a refined sweetness that sets it apart from traditional Sumatran coffees.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Brewing Recommendations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flores Bajawa is incredibly forgiving and thrives in almost any brewer:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pour Over: Brings out the &#8220;soft fruit&#8221; notes and the subtle spice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">French Press: Enhances the smooth, heavy body and the rich cocoa finish.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Espresso (Milk-Based): The cocoa and spice notes cut through milk beautifully, creating a classic, creamy mocha-like latte.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grown in the highlands of Flores, Bajawa coffee is shaped by volcanic soil and cool mountain air. The cup is naturally sweet and well-rounded, with hints of cocoa, gentle spice, and soft fruit. Its smooth body and earthy warmth make it deeply grounding and satisfying.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best for pour over, french press, espresso milk based<\/span><\/p>\n<p><br style=\"font-weight: 400;\" \/><br style=\"font-weight: 400;\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":545,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[27,21],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-544","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-roasted-beans-premium","product_cat-roasted-beans","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/188roasters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/544","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/188roasters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/188roasters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/188roasters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/545"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/188roasters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=544"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/188roasters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=544"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/188roasters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=544"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/188roasters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=544"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}