Mochalava - Mocha Java Blend

Roasted to order — every bag ships within 24 hours of roasting.

A Bold, Low-Acid Dark Roast Built on the Original Mocha Java

Mochalava is our tribute to Mocha Java, the oldest known coffee blend. Indonesian beans bring cocoa depth and a syrupy body; Ethiopian beans lift it with berry sweetness and floral aromatics. Roasted dark for chocolate and molasses, it stays rich without turning harsh.

Tasting Notes

Dark Chocolate · Toffee · Berry
Full-bodied and syrupy with low acidity, a long chocolate finish, and just enough fruit to keep it from sitting flat.

Coffee Details

Origin	Indonesia · Ethiopia
Composition	100% specialty arabica blend
Roast Level	Dark
Body	Full, syrupy
Tasting Notes	Dark Chocolate, Toffee, Berry

About This Coffee

The pairing goes back to the days when coffee from Yemen's port of Mocha was shipped alongside coffee from Java, and drinkers discovered the two tasted better together than apart. Our version keeps that logic. The Indonesian component carries the weight — deep cocoa, earthy richness, and the heavy mouthfeel that makes the blend read as dessert. The Ethiopian component does the opposite job, cutting through with berry acidity and floral top notes so the cup finishes bright instead of heavy.

We take it darker than our medium blends to pull the chocolate and molasses forward, stopping short of the point where roast character buries origin. The result suits anyone who wants a bold, comforting cup — strong enough to stand up to milk, clean enough to drink black.

How to Brew Mochalava

Espresso	18g in, 22g out (1:1.2) in 28-35 seconds
Filter	20g coffee to 250ml water (1:12) at 93°C

If your espresso pulls too fast or tastes thin, grind a little finer; if it chokes or turns harsh, grind coarser. For filter, dial the grind to land your brew between roughly 2:30 and 3:30 minutes.

How Much Coffee Is in a Bag?

At 15g a cup, a 300g bag makes about 20 cups, or RM1.95 a cup. Two 300g bags make about 40 cups at about RM1.88 a cup, and the 1kg bag stretches to about 66 cups at RM1.80 a cup. The recipes above use 18g to 20g for a fuller cup, so expect a few cups fewer if you brew that way.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mochalava better for espresso or filter?
Both. It is roasted dark enough to pull a rich, chocolatey shot, and the 1:12 filter recipe keeps the berry notes readable. If you only brew one way, espresso shows off the body best.

What does Mochalava taste like?
Dark chocolate and toffee up front, a syrupy full body, and a berry lift on the finish. Low acidity throughout, so it reads smooth rather than sharp.

Is it good with milk?
Yes. The heavy body and cocoa depth cut straight through milk, which makes it a strong choice for lattes, flat whites and iced milk coffee.

How fresh is the coffee?
We roast to order in Kuala Lumpur, and every bag ships within 24 hours of roasting. Beans taste best from 5 to 7 days after the roast date printed on the bag and stay good to about day 30.

Do you offer free shipping?
Yes. Free shipping within Peninsular Malaysia on orders from RM80 (RM150 for East Malaysia).

Want to try before committing? Explore the Taster Box. Buying for an office or café? See Bulk & Office Orders.