Fully fermented single-origin lots from South Sulawesi cooperatives, chocolate-forward, traceable, and export-ready.
Sulawesi fermented cocoa beans are our flagship single-origin lots, grown in the high-altitude estates of South Sulawesi and box-fermented for five to six days before sun-drying on raised beds. The result is a clean, chocolate-forward profile with mild acidity that chocolate makers, couverture producers, and grinders return to season after season. Every lot below is cut-tested to at least 85% fermentation and traceable to the cooperative that grew it.
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Why buyers choose Sulawesi fermented beans
South Sulawesi's volcanic soils and highland estates produce beans with a chocolate-forward base and mild acidity, the profile most single-origin bar makers look for from Indonesia. Because we buy from the same partner cooperatives every harvest, fermentation levels and bean counts stay consistent from container to container, so your roast and conch profiles hold steady across repeat orders.
Quality, certifications, and shipping
Each lot is cut-tested in our Makassar grading room, screened to a bean count of 100 or better (SNI size class A), and cupped for smoke taint before it clears for export. Selected lots carry Rainforest Alliance certification, and our Makassar processing and export warehousing facility operates under ISO 22000. We ship FOB, CFR, or CIF from Makassar in new 60 kg jute bags with food-grade liners, with phytosanitary and fumigation certificates, certificate of origin, and loading photos included.
Frequently asked questions
Ordering, samples, shipping, and payment, answered by our export desk.
What is your minimum order quantity?
For fermented grades the minimum is one 20 ft container (about 13 MT). For unfermented Sulawesi and Java beans we can arrange partial loads from 5 MT, and LCL trial lots are available for qualified first-time buyers, subject to consolidation schedules.
Do you provide samples before ordering?
Yes. We courier 500 g – 2 kg samples of current lots, including cut-test photos and moisture readings. Sample costs are credited against your first order.
Which ports and incoterms do you work with?
We ship from Makassar and Surabaya under FOB, CFR, or CIF terms to most major ports. Every shipment includes phytosanitary certificate, fumigation certificate, certificate of origin, and full loading documentation.
What payment terms do you accept?
Standard terms are 30% advance with order confirmation and 70% against copy of bill of lading. Irrevocable LC at sight is accepted for established buyers and larger contracts.
Which certifications can you supply?
Selected lots carry Rainforest Alliance, Organic, Fairtrade, and Halal (BPJPH) certification. Our Makassar processing and export warehousing facility operates under ISO 22000 and HACCP. Certification availability is listed on each product page.
Can you provide third-party inspection and laboratory COAs?
Yes. We can arrange SGS or equivalent pre-shipment inspection at the loading port, and ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory certificates covering moisture, bean count, cut-test appearance, and microbiology on request. Inspection costs are quoted separately and agreed before booking.
Can you run a custom fermentation programme?
Yes, for wholesale buyers. We box-ferment against a written protocol (day count, turning schedule, target cut-test, drying moisture) booked on a named cooperative harvest, starting at one 20 ft container (about 13 MT). Trial containers are available before a season contract. This is a container programme, not single-bag or micro-lot supply.
Do you offer OEM or private-label packing?
Yes. On recurring wholesale contracts we stencil buyer marks, print custom lot codes, and issue packing lists to your bag-mark requirements while keeping our legal entity on the commercial invoice unless otherwise agreed. Minimums stay at our standard wholesale floors. Send artwork and language requirements with your quote request; programme details are on the services page.
Let’s get a sample in your hands.
Tell us your volume and profile, we’ll ship a graded sample within the week, freight on us.