Jember

Jember is a Typica selection distributed from the coffee research center in Jember, East Java. It represents one of the oldest cultivated Arabica lineages in Indonesia, descending from the original Dutch colonial plantations. Jember produces a clean, bright cup with medium body and gentle sweetness, though it is increasingly rare as farmers transition to higher-yielding disease-resistant varieties.

Susceptible to coffee leaf rust and coffee berry disease as Typica-derived Arabica. The 1880s rust epidemics nearly eliminated Jember's ancestor population; increasingly rare as farmers transition to resistant varieties like Ateng and Kawisari.

What is Jember coffee?

Jember coffee variety — historic Indonesian Typica selection from East Java with clean brightness and gentle sweetness.

What species is Jember coffee?

Jember belongs to the Arabica species.

Where does Jember coffee originate from?

Jember coffee originates from Indonesia.

At what altitude does Jember grow?

Jember grows optimally at 900-1600m.