Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Bali Blue Moon whole bean coffee 1 lb — dark roast, toffee & black cherry notes

Bali Blue Moon is a dark-roast, single-origin whole bean coffee from the Kintamani Highlands, offering toffee aroma, walnut and semi-sweet chocolate notes, and a crisp black cherry finish.

Harvested in North Bali’s Kintamani Highlands and roasted by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in Southern California, this 1 lb bag of whole beans showcases a distinctive dark profile derived from high-altitude growing conditions and careful, small-farm sourcing. The beans are shade-grown between 3,200 and 3,900 feet and cultivated alongside citrus trees to develop balanced acidity and layered flavors. Hand-selected from specialty-grade Arabica lots, each roast reflects attention to origin and processing rather than blended anonymity.

What flavor profile should I expect from Bali Blue Moon?

This coffee leans into deep, dessert-like notes balanced by a bright finish. Expect a fragrant toffee aroma up front followed by walnut and semi-sweet chocolate mid-notes that lead into a clean, crisp black cherry aftertaste.

• Fragrance: prominent toffee and warm sugar tones
• Mid-palate: toasted walnut and semi-sweet chocolate
• Finish: sharp, black cherry acidity for brightness
• Body: medium to full with a smooth mouthfeel

How is Bali Blue Moon grown and sourced?

The beans are single-origin from the Kintamani Highlands of North Bali, cultivated at higher elevations under shade trees. Farmers plant orange and tangerine trees between rows to create microclimates that support bean development and nuanced cup characteristics.

• Origin: Kintamani Highlands, North Bali, Indonesia
• Altitude: 3,200–3,900 feet above sea level
• Farming: shade-grown with interplanted citrus trees
• Sourcing: hand-selected specialty Arabica from small farms

What brewing methods bring out the best in these beans?

Because Bali Blue Moon is a dark roast whole bean with structured sweetness and bright finish, it adapts well across methods. Use coarser grinds for pour-over or French press to emphasize chocolate and walnut notes; finer grinds and slightly cooler water for espresso-style extractions to preserve the cherry finish.

• French press: medium-coarse grind, bold body, enhanced chocolate notes
• Pour-over: medium grind to highlight clarity and cherry finish
• Espresso: fine grind with temperature control to balance sweetness and acidity
• Cold brew: coarse grind, long steep for mellowed chocolate-forward profile

How are these beans roasted and what quality standards are used?

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf roasts this single-origin lot to a dark, distinctive profile that preserves origin character while developing deeper caramelization. Beans are selected from the top 1% of specialty-grade Arabica, hand-picked at origin, then roasted in small batches to maintain consistency and freshness.

• Roast level: dark, with developed sugars and bitters
• Selection: hand-selected specialty Arabica beans
• Batch roast: small-batch methodology for consistency
• Heritage: roasted and blended by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf since 1963

Who is this for? Bali Blue Moon is ideal for coffee drinkers seeking a bold, origin-driven dark roast with dessert-like sweetness and a bright finish. Choose this 1 lb whole bean bag if you appreciate single-origin transparency, hand-selected Arabica, and flexible brewing options—from pour-over clarity to rich French press cups. It’s also a good pick for home baristas who prefer to grind beans fresh and control extraction variables to showcase both the roast and the Bali terroir.

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