Baristocratia

What to order: Jaffa coffee. Espresso, milk, Belgian chocolate, and orange essence round out this life-changing latte. It’s modeled after the British Jaffa Cake and does not disappoint anyone who’s a fan of the British cake (and even those who aren’t). Baristocratia is everything you want in a cafe, and it’s conveniently nestled right in the center of Belgrade. Indoor and outdoor seating, wifi, delicious cookies and excellent coffee. It’s a recipe for a great morning, afternoon meeting, or evening pick-me-up.
Ubud’s no stranger to monkeys, rice paddies, and coffee. Ubud sits in the center of Bali, a giant volcanic island in Indonesia. The volcanic soil is said to be a large reason why the coffee grown here is so delicious. Coffee plantations near Ubud specialize in the wet method of processing beans. The coffee bean is actually the pit of the coffee berry. Once harvested, the berry is dried and then stripped off, leaving the pit (bean). But the wet method strips the berry off first and leaves the now-naked bean to dry. This process is why the Ubud coffee is brighter and fruitier than most.
Here at Seeker, we do our best to travel responsibly by taking care of Mother Earth and her wildlife. Indonesia is well known for civet coffee, or kopi luwak. More often than not, the civet’s are kept in sad conditions and are treated poorly. Because of this, we’re highlighting other great coffee options found in Indonesia. And there are plenty of ethical choices around. Here’s where to find them: