Specialty Green Coffee · Vancouver, BC
We import traceable green coffee directly from Indonesia, partnering with numerous farmers and estates across the archipelago to bring exceptional lots to roasters worldwide. Our current local inventory features coffees from Java Frinsa Estate and Pusat Kopi Nusantara Indonesia (PKNI) in the Bandung and Cianjur Highlands of West Java.
Who We Are
Across Indonesian Seas is a Vancouver-based trading and logistics company specializing in Indonesian exports. We connect buyers worldwide with traceable, high-quality goods sourced directly from producers across the archipelago.
Our current focus is specialty green coffee, with inventory sourced directly from farmers and estates in West Java. Every lot is fully traceable and available in sample and full-bag quantities. Cupping scores available upon request.
Our Sourcing Network
Our network spans multiple islands, giving roasters access to distinct flavor profiles, processing styles, and direct producer relationships across Indonesia's key growing regions.
Growing Region
Region
Flavor
Processing
Current Offerings
Java Frinsa Estate
Bandung Highlands, West Java
Ripe mango, honeydew, candy-like sweetness
Java Frinsa Collective
Bandung Highlands, West Java
Melon, peach strudel, elegant melon acidity
Java Frinsa Estate
Bandung Highlands, West Java
Honeydew melon, orange citrus, Earl Grey tea
Java Frinsa Estate
Bandung Highlands, West Java
Honeydew melon, orange citrus, floral honey, Earl Grey tea, clean finish
Java Frinsa Collective
Bandung Highlands, West Java
Sweet and fruit forward, bright orange acidity, milk chocolate aftertaste
Java Frinsa Collective
Bandung Highlands, West Java
Dark chocolate, cedar, earthy body, clean finish
Pusat Kopi Nusantara
Cianjur Highlands, West Java
Fig and red apple when hot, transitioning to apple cinnamon as it cools. Medium to full body with a long-lasting, pleasantly sweet aftertaste.
Pusat Kopi Nusantara
Cianjur Highlands, West Java
Honey and soft cocoa fragrance with subtle white tea aromatics. Smooth and balanced, with gentle sweetness, light chocolate depth, and a clean tea-like finish.
Pusat Kopi Nusantara
Cianjur Highlands, West Java
Cereal and toasted grain fragrance with light cocoa notes. Earthy and structured, finishing with cacao nib bitterness, medium acidity, and a medium body.
Why AIS
We've built lasting relationships with farmers and producers across Indonesia, sourcing exceptional goods that remain largely undiscovered by the global market.
We know the name of every producer behind every lot. No middlemen, no ambiguity. Complete documentation from farm to your door. Every shipment is quality checked at origin and on arrival. If it doesn't meet our standards, it doesn't ship.
You are never a number. Every trade is personal, with responsive support and a genuine commitment to long-term partnership. Our mission is long-term value, not just volume.
Our Partners
Every coffee we import is traceable to a specific farm and farmer. These are not anonymous lots. They are the work of dedicated growers we know by name, visited in person, and are committed to for the long term.
West Java · Bandung Highlands
Founded in 2012 by the Mustofa family in direct response to deforestation in the highland regions. Now led by Fikri Mustofa into its next generation, Frinsa combines meticulous processing with shade-grown cultivation across six West Java growing zones. Cupping scores available upon request.
West Java · Bandung Highlands
A network of smallholder farmers working under Frinsa's quality framework, with cherries collected and processed under direct Frinsa supervision. These lots extend Frinsa's standards of agronomy and traceability while providing better market access for partner growers.
West Java · Cianjur Highlands
Led by Rivo Trie Septiadiguna, PKNI is a community-first specialty coffee operation in the Cianjur highlands of West Java. Rivo supports a network of dedicated farmers with expertise in agronomy and processing, responsible for 700 tonnes of specialty coffee annually. Our connection to PKNI began when our teammate Hadi met Rivo on the ground in Cianjur.
Our People
We are a passionate team of globally minded professionals united by a shared mission: to bridge Indonesia's rich coffee heritage with the North American market. Our team spans continents, bringing together diverse talents and perspectives rooted in trust, transparency, and a genuine love for what we do.
The Origin
Indonesia is the world's fourth largest coffee producer, yet only a fraction of what it grows reaches specialty buyers. We're changing that.
West Java's coffee grows in volcanic landscapes shaped by fertile ash derived soils and high elevation growing conditions. That combination helps create the structure, sweetness, and complexity that make the region's best coffees stand out.
Coffee has been grown in Indonesia since 1696, giving the country more than three centuries of coffee heritage. Java helped shape that story early on, and today that history continues through producers who are redefining what Indonesian coffee can taste like.
Indonesia's coffee sector is built by smallholders. More than 95 percent of production comes from growers with plots averaging about one hectare, and there are roughly 2 million coffee farm households across the country. In West Java, farmer cooperatives are gaining recognition, but the region is still emerging globally, which means many skilled farmers remain underrepresented in specialty markets.
Expanding Sourcing Platform
In partnership with Triple A. AIS's subsidiary, Astra Askara Adiluhung (AAA), transforms Indonesian raw coconut materials into high-value, globally competitive products, creating sustainable benefits for local communities and exporting worldwide.
Premium coconut husk fibre for horticultural and agricultural applications. Indonesian-sourced, sustainably processed.
Available upon requestNatural coir fibre for industrial and specialty uses. Long fibre, high tensile strength from mature Indonesian coconuts.
Available upon requestPremium activated charcoal from coconut shells. High carbon content, suitable for filtration and specialty applications.
Available upon requestField Notes
On behalf of the entire Across Indonesian Seas team, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Ottawa for welcoming us with such warmth and generosity.
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We are proud to announce a new collaboration with Bumi Coffee, a Vancouver-based Indonesian specialty coffee brand, united by a common mission: to bring more of Indonesia's finest coffee to Canadian cups.
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When people think of great coffee, they often picture the cup in their hands. The aroma, the flavor, the warmth. But for us at AIS, it starts with the people who grow it.
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In the remote highlands of Pangalengan, West Java, coffee is more than a crop. It is a living tradition. Frinsa Coffee is a name synonymous with nuance.
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At Across Indonesian Seas, we believe every cup of coffee tells a story. Not just about flavor, but about people, place, and purpose.
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Across Indonesian Seas is proud to announce the formal signing of a direct trade partnership with Java Frinsa Estate, marking a major milestone in our mission.
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We are proud to announce our latest milestone: the direct purchase of specialty green coffee from Indonesia, now making its way to Canadian roasters.
Read MoreOur Partner Roaster
We work closely with Bumi Coffee, a Canadian specialty roaster that brings our Indonesian green coffee to life. If you're a consumer looking for a finished product, Bumi is your destination.
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Get in Touch
We send 200g sample packs to roasters worldwide. Fill out the form and we'll get back to you within one business day.
For all other inquiries, please reach out to info@acrossindonesianseas.com
