The Indonesian resort island of Bali is a well-liked holiday destination for travelers from all over the world, and its status as a tourist gateway to Southeast Asia’s largest economy has led to US coffee giant Starbucks opening its largest store within the region within the island’s busy Seminyak district.
The branch refers to Bali’s common name, namely Starbucks Reserve “Dewata”, which suggests “god” on the Hindu-majority island, locally called Pulau Dewata (Island of the Gods).
Situated on Jl. The Sunset Road store in Seminyak is situated on an area of over 2,000 square meters and has an informal layout. With rocking chairs on the patio and plush couches within the library-themed room on the second floor, it is easy to feel cozy and at home at the most important Starbucks store in Southeast Asia.
Dewata shouldn’t be just an everyday Starbucks hub, even with its exclusive Reserve bar, as the shop is designed to turn into a coffee sanctuary that gives in-depth insight into the coffee-making process.
The store itself is a tribute to Indonesia – the fourth largest Arabica coffee-growing region on the planet – as Sumatran coffee has been a core Starbucks offering since 1971.
“Starbucks Dewata Coffee Sanctuary reinforces our passion for the coffee journey, our ongoing commitment to Indonesia’s rich coffee culture and our tireless pursuit of fostering moments of connection between our partners and customers.” said Kevin Johnson, CEO of Starbucks Coffee Company in statement.
The outlet’s stunning interiors provide a contemporary twist to traditional Balinese homes and extensively showcase Indonesian art
The 20,000-square-foot store features an awe-inspiring design that highlights one of the best of local Indonesian crafts and culture in its expansive, casual space.
Visitors can admire the intricate, two-story mural within the courtyard depicting hard-working local farmers who expertly are inclined to all of the coffee beans that go into your favorite morning snack.
Offering a singular sensory experience, visitors can participate in an interactive tour of the origins of Sumatran Arabica coffee beans.
After being greeted by the concierge, guests stroll through the 1,000-square-foot Arabica coffee tree farm (concerning the same size as an everyday Indonesian coffee farm).
Visitors then go to the pulping station to achieve hands-on experience washing, drying and raking coffee beans. Just like local coffee growers do!
On the second floor there’s an open-air seedling nursery where visitors can learn concerning the first stages of the journey from seed to cup and the art of caring for coffee plants from an area Balinese farmer.
After completing the five senses tour, visitors can then indulge their palate with three specially chosen beans available exclusively in the shop, from Bali, Sumatra and Priangan in West Java, in addition to a choice of limited-edition beans on the Reserve Bar, Jakarta Post Office reported.
Dewata Coffee Sanctuary serves over 100 drinks, food and merchandise available exclusively at this outlet.
Showcasing one of the best of local art and offering you one-of-a-kind coffee, Starbucks should definitely be in your bucket list in your next visit to Bali.
Coffee lover or not, Starbucks Dewata Coffee Sanctuary has easily turn into a must-visit place in Indonesia
