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Specialty Green Coffee  ·  Vancouver, BC

Indonesia's Finest,
Direct to Your Roastery

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.

West Java
Primary Origin
100%
Direct Trade
24/7
Importer Support
2+
Producer Partners
AIS team inspecting coffee at origin

An importer built for
premium roasters

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.

Bandung Highlands Cianjur Highlands West Java Frinsa Estate Frinsa Collective Pusat Kopi Nusantara Natural · Honey · Washed

Coffee origins
across Indonesia

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

Available Lots

Natural Lactic Experimental Frinsa Estate Natural Lactic

Java Frinsa Estate

Frinsa Estate Natural Lactic

Bandung Highlands, West Java

Ripe mango, honeydew, candy-like sweetness

Natural Fruit-Forward Frinsa Collective Natural

Java Frinsa Collective

Frinsa Collective Natural

Bandung Highlands, West Java

Melon, peach strudel, elegant melon acidity

Honey Tempe Experimental Frinsa Honey Tempe

Java Frinsa Estate

Frinsa Honey Tempe

Bandung Highlands, West Java

Honeydew melon, orange citrus, Earl Grey tea

Honey Lactic Experimental Frinsa Honey Lactic

Java Frinsa Estate

Frinsa Honey Lactic

Bandung Highlands, West Java

Honeydew melon, orange citrus, floral honey, Earl Grey tea, clean finish

Fully Washed Classic & Balanced Frinsa Collective Full Wash

Java Frinsa Collective

Frinsa Collective Fully Washed

Bandung Highlands, West Java

Sweet and fruit forward, bright orange acidity, milk chocolate aftertaste

Wet Hulled Classic & Balanced Frinsa Collective Wet Hulled

Java Frinsa Collective

Frinsa Collective Wet Hulled

Bandung Highlands, West Java

Dark chocolate, cedar, earthy body, clean finish

Natural Fruit-Forward PKNI Natural

Pusat Kopi Nusantara

PKNI Natural

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.

Honey Classic & Balanced PKNI Honey

Pusat Kopi Nusantara

PKNI Honey

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.

Washed Classic & Balanced PKNI Washed

Pusat Kopi Nusantara

PKNI Washed

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.

Request Samples for All Lots
AIS team at origin

Built on Indonesian roots

01

Deep origin knowledge

We've built lasting relationships with farmers and producers across Indonesia, sourcing exceptional goods that remain largely undiscovered by the global market.

02

Traceable, verified, and accountable

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.

03

Built on relationships

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 farmer network

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.

Java Frinsa Estate

West Java · Bandung Highlands

Java Frinsa Estate

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.

Frinsa Collective

West Java · Bandung Highlands

Frinsa Collective

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.

Pusat Kopi Nusantara

West Java · Cianjur Highlands

Pusat Kopi Nusantara

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.

Meet the team

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.

Akhtar Subandar
Akhtar Subandar
Chief Executive Officer
Owen McRann
Owen McRann
Co-Founder
Morgan Omstead
Morgan Omstead
Partner
Apri Yani
Apri Yani
Supply Chain
Singgih Prayoga
Singgih Prayoga
Legal Counsel
Odi Pradana
Odi Pradana
Operations
Nurul Hadi
Nurul Hadi
Product Control

Why Indonesia

Indonesia is the world's fourth largest coffee producer, yet only a fraction of what it grows reaches specialty buyers. We're changing that.

Volcanic Highlands

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.

More Than 300 Years of Coffee History

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.

Smallholder and Community Driven

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.

More from Indonesia

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.

Coco Peat

Premium coconut husk fibre for horticultural and agricultural applications. Indonesian-sourced, sustainably processed.

Available upon request
Coconut Fibre

Natural coir fibre for industrial and specialty uses. Long fibre, high tensile strength from mature Indonesian coconuts.

Available upon request
Coconut Charcoal

Premium activated charcoal from coconut shells. High carbon content, suitable for filtration and specialty applications.

Available upon request

From the source

AIS Visits the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Ottawa

AIS Visits the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Ottawa

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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AIS and Bumi Coffee Join Forces to Bring More Indonesian Coffee to Canada

AIS and Bumi Coffee Join Forces to Bring More Indonesian Coffee to Canada

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How Across Indonesian Seas is Building Meaningful Partnerships in Indonesia's Coffee Heartland

How Across Indonesian Seas is Building Meaningful Partnerships in Indonesia's Coffee Heartland

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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Soon to Arrive: Frinsa Coffee Across the Seas

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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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From Farm to Future: A Conversation with Fikri from Frinsa Estate

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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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AIS and Frinsa Formalize Partnership to Bring Indonesian Coffee to Canada

AIS and Frinsa Formalize Partnership to Bring Indonesian Coffee to Canada

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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Bringing the Richness of Indonesian Green Coffee to Canada

Bringing the Richness of Indonesian Green Coffee to Canada

We are proud to announce our latest milestone: the direct purchase of specialty green coffee from Indonesia, now making its way to Canadian roasters.

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Want roasted coffee?
Meet Bumi

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.

Visit Bumi Coffee
Bumi Coffee

Get in Touch

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Indonesia?

We send 200g sample packs to roasters worldwide. Fill out the form and we'll get back to you within one business day.

Vancouver, BC · Canada

For all other inquiries, please reach out to info@acrossindonesianseas.com

Select All Samples
Frinsa Estate Natural LacticNatural Lactic · Bandung Highlands
Frinsa Collective NaturalNatural · Bandung Highlands
Frinsa Collective Fully WashedFully Washed · Bandung Highlands
Frinsa Collective Wet HulledWet Hulled · Bandung Highlands
Frinsa Honey LacticHoney Lactic · Bandung Highlands
Frinsa Honey TempeHoney Tempe · Bandung Highlands
PKNI NaturalNatural · Cianjur Highlands
PKNI HoneyHoney · Cianjur Highlands
PKNI WashedWashed · Cianjur Highlands
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