Who we are
Belitung Bay was born in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, sparked by a simple but daring question: Could exceptional coffee be grown just steps from the sea?
Driven by curiosity and a passion for Coffee, our founders turned to Liberica - a rare and often overlooked coffee variety with deep roots in Southeast Asia’s coffee heritage. Despite having no prior experience in cultivation, the first plantings on the tropical shores of Belitung Island flourished beyond expectations.
What began as an experiment grew into a mission. By 2025, Belitung Bay was founded: a brand dedicated to celebrating the unique flavours of Liberica coffee grown in view of the island’s iconic lighthouse, nourished by ocean breezes and rich island soil.
At Belitung Bay today, we honour the resilience of Liberica, the pristine beauty of Belitung’s coastline, and the craft of producing specialty coffee as bold and remarkable as the journey that inspired it.
Visit Us
Come and visit our plantation in Tanjung Binga to try our home brewed liberica coffee while learning about the process of how the drink has been crafted from beginning to end!
We would love to have you come and visit our farm in Tanjung Binga to try our coffee and learn about how it is made! We are not open yet, but stay tuned on our instagram page for news of our official opening date. But we would still love to hear from you if you are interested in visiting in the future so that we can let you know directly!
Our passion for coffee drives us to share the intricate art of coffee-making with our customers. Join us to delve into the world of coffee cultivation, roasting, and brewing. We promise to provide you with an enriching and unforgettable experience that will deepen your understanding and appreciation of coffee.
Please send us a message through our contact form or instagram page if you would like to visit!
Harvesting
Ripe coffee cherries are handpicked at their peak to ensure exceptional flavor and quality.
Cleaning & Sorting
Planting
The journey begins with carefully planting high-quality Liberica coffee seeds in fertile soil, nurtured to thrive in tropical climates
How Belitung Bay Liberica Coffee is Made
Each batch is meticulously cleaned and sorted to remove impurities and separate premium cherries.
Drying
The coffee beans are sun dried and turned regularly on a single layer to achieve the ideal moisture level of 12%.
Hulling
The beans are machine hulled to remove the dried fruit layer to reveal the precious green beans inside
Sorting & Grading
Beans are hand sorted by size, density, and quality, ensuring only the finest make it to the next stage.
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Packaging
Green Beans
The raw, unroasted green coffee beans are carefully stored and packed.
Grinding
Roasting
Through expert roasting to light, medium or dark levels, green beans are transformed into aromatic, flavor-rich coffee ready to be enjoyed.
Sealed with care, our coffee stays fresh and flavorful, ready to be brewed and enjoyed.
For our drip coffee products, the beans are ground to perfection, tailored to suit easy pour-over brewing.
Why Liberica?
We chose to grow Liberica coffee because it represents the future of sustainable coffee production, especially in light of global coffee specialist trends favoring unique, resilient varieties. While Arabica and Robusta, which dominate the global coffee market, are increasingly struggling with the impacts of climate change—such as lower productivity and susceptibility to diseases like coffee rust—Liberica stands out for its natural disease resistance and adaptability.
Despite making up less than 1.5% of global coffee trade, Liberica offers a rare opportunity for differentiation and something new for coffee lovers.
Unlike Arabica, which requires high altitudes of 1,200 to 2,000 meters above sea level, or Robusta, which thrives at 200 to 800 meters, Liberica flourishes at low altitudes, making Belitung Island, with its tropical climate and sea-level environment, the ideal location. These conditions not only allow for productive cultivation but also enhance the unique, bold flavor profile of the Liberica bean, positioning us to meet growing demand for sustainable, high-quality coffee.