Natcha 8

by Offshoot Coffee

Tasting Notes: White Peach, Rose Tea, Vanilla SliceCountry: IndonesiaRegion: Mt Pangrango, West JavaProcess: Thermal Shock Red Wine CM 36 HoursVariety: Sigararutang, Linea S795, Ateng SuperElevation: 1350 masl Background Information Over the past year, we’ve had the privilege of working closely with Natanael Charis, affectionately known as Natcha—one of Indonesia’s most exciting and innovative coffee producers. His approach to coffee processing continues to amaze us, and with each release, we’re blown away by the clarity, complexity, and expressive flavours of his coffees. At his state-of-the-art production facility in Aceh, North Sumatra, Natcha experiments with advanced fermentation techniques, including Carbonic Maceration and wine yeast fermentation, methods inspired by the wine industry that elevate the depth and structure of his coffees. For Natcha Lot 8, the cherries undergo 36 hours of Carbonic Maceration with red wine yeast, followed by a thermal shock process to lock in its