In the misty elevations of the Baliem Valley, organic coffee cherries are hand-picked at peak ripeness, sun-dried on raised beds, and vacuum-sealed for direct shipment to boutique roasters in Amsterdam, Berlin, and Tokyo.
Fair Trade Transformation
Through community-owned cooperatives, more than 1,200 farming families have obtained international organic and fair-trade certifications. By cutting out speculative middlemen, farmers are retaining up to 70% of export value compared to less than 25% under historical trade arrangements.
Alongside Arabica beans, highland gourmet vanilla beans from Keerom regency are capturing top premiums on international pastry and culinary markets, providing resilient household revenue.