Ijen Lestari was founded by Dandy in 2016 at the foothills of Mount Ijen in East Java. The average farm size is three hectares. "Lestari" means sustainable, and the initiative aimed to create jobs, promote social welfare, empower local communities for self-sufficient coffee processing, and foster sustainable local employment.
Dandy’s passion for specialty coffee was ignited during his university years, driving him to deeply explore the intricate processes of coffee harvesting and production. His extensive visits to various coffee farms not only introduced him to Java’s unique coffee-growing regions but also highlighted areas where cultivation and processing methods could be improved.
Armed with this insight, he took the bold step of establishing a washing station committed to elevating the quality of coffee in the region. For over six years, Dandy has meticulously cultivated arabica coffee in the picturesque Ijen region, earning both local and global recognition for his contributions to the Indonesian coffee industry.
