Right after rushing through our Uluwatu temple visit. It seems like we do have some time to spare.. Sight we could have spend more time exploring Uluwatu temple!!

Anyway I asked our local driver what we can do since it’s kind of early to have our dinner after our late lunch… we were given 2 options. Visit a coffee plantation or to visit a statue of the priest who help develop/built Uluwatu temple (I think, I am not very sure! But if you read my Uluwatu temple post you can see the statue from a far) with an additional entrance fee. Given that the statue is quite a distance away we opted for the coffee plantation.

Well, when he talk about coffee plantation I thought I will get to see hectares of land with endless rows of coffee plants. Unfortunately, this is not a coffee plantation; hence I was kind of disappointed. I think the driver could tells us that this place is a rustic coffee place. At least that will minimize the chances of getting disappointed.

Upon stepping into the gate, we were greeted by Ganesha a Hindu god. This is a common practice in Bali where you are greeted by a Hindu god which is place in front of the house / shop.

While we are walking on gravel pathway, the staff show us the different types of trees that were being planted, how they roast the coffee beans, a sensory area for you to smell the different types coffee beans, two cages to educate visitor on how civet cats lives, what they eats, their sleeping routine, etc. We were told that they release the cats weekly and trap other cats… and how they collect their poo to process it to Luwat coffee.

After the explanation was over, we were led to the seating area. It looks very inviting and we were served 14 assorted samples of different types of coffees/teas and a bowl of banana chips! Presentation wise, it was beautiful against the wooden table. There was Bali, Coconut, Vanilla, Ginseng, Bali Mochacino, Ginger and Durian coffee. And we had the Mangosteen, Rosella, Lemon, Lemongrass, Herbal, Ginger tea flavours. Last of all Bali cocoa. Taste wise.. It is subjective to personal preference… I am not a huge fan of fusion coffee; I prefer the original flavour. At times I feel that the coffee tasted diluted or the tea was too sweet for my liking. I am more of a chocolate lover; therefore, I kind of enjoyed Bali Cocoa.

We also tried the Luwat coffee since the staff mention that it was one of Bali specialty coffee. I feel that the coffee was very strong, the aroma of the coffee was ok. If you are someone who unable to sleep after having caffeine in the afternoon and if you really want to try do share it with a friend. After trying the samples, if you fancy any tea or coffee you can buy a few packs as gifts or your own consumption.

All in all, I think it’s a good experience and I believe the other coffee shop around Bali has similar setting. I visited Satria Agrowisata (Ubud area) the next day and it was similar to what I see at Lumbung Sari (Uluwatu area). The only difference is how they present the coffee/tea samples and also the area where we get to seat and enjoys the samples allows us to admire the beautiful paddy fields.

XOXO

Disclaimer: This is based on my personal preference. Do give it a try and let me know what you think.