On a side trip during a visit to another farmer, I spent some time with Dul and his neighbors, immigrants from Java. They had a small amount of coffee we had cupped and enjoyed, and they were proud to show me a bag with our handwritten Corvus mark and a crow drawn on it when I entered their home. Sitting on the floor, we joined them as they sorted coffee under the light from a single bulb hanging from the kitchen ceiling. The experience once again highlighted the labor that goes into specialty coffee. The four older individuals laughed and shared stories while meticulously sorting their entire harvest by hand.

Their production is extremely small, with less than 500kg produced at their farm. Often, they rely on the cooperative that includes their neighbors. We purchased our first single-farm lot from them to see how the coffee would perform and whether keeping lots separate would be beneficial.

Despite their small production, they remain hopeful. By experimenting with unique fermentations, they aim to enhance the flavors and increase the value of their coffee, which they believe will help elevate their community and support their families.