Coffee Among the Rice Fields: An Authentic Coffee Experience in Bali's Coffee Village, Marga Tabanan
Desa Kopi Bali, located in Marga, Tabanan, offers a calm coffee experience shaped by its rural surroundings. Established in December 2019, this place grows as an open space where coffee is enjoyed slowly and without pressure. The quality of coffee is maintained through collaboration with local farmers, using carefully selected beans from several regions. With its open seating area and quiet atmosphere, Desa Kopi Bali provides a space to pause, relax, and enjoy coffee in a more personal way.
Located in the rural area of Marga, Tabanan, Desa Kopi Bali offers a coffee experience that feels calm and unhurried. Established in December 2019, this place was not designed as a typical urban café. From the moment visitors enter the area, the atmosphere feels quieter, more open, and closely connected to its surroundings. Desa Kopi Bali grows as a space where coffee is enjoyed slowly. The open layout and natural setting encourage visitors to stay longer, making coffee not just a drink, but part of a relaxed daily rhythm.
The simple and natural surroundings of Desa Kopi Bali (Source: Personal Collection)
The environment around Desa Kopi Bali remains modest and well-maintained. Natural elements and open pathways add to the overall sense of calm, supporting the idea that coffee here is best enjoyed alongside a quiet setting rather than a crowded one.
A cup of coffee prepared and enjoyed at Desa Kopi Bali (Source: Personal Collection)
In terms of taste, the coffee at Desa Kopi Bali is well-balanced and pleasant. The brewing process is handled carefully to produce a clean and consistent flavor. The presentation remains simple, allowing the focus to stay on the taste rather than excessive visual elements. This simplicity encourages visitors to enjoy their coffee slowly, without feeling rushed.
Visitors enjoying coffee in the open seating area (Source: Personal Collection)
The open seating area plays an important role in shaping the coffee experience. With minimal partitions, the space feels open and relaxed. There is no loud music or overwhelming crowd—only light activity and quiet conversations around the area. Many visitors come without a specific agenda, simply to enjoy a cup of coffee in a calm atmosphere. Time seems to move slower here, making the experience more personal and unforced.
Arabica coffee cherries growing on the branch before harvest (Source: Personal Collection)
The quality of coffee at Desa Kopi Bali begins at the source. This photo shows arabica coffee cherries, one of the coffee types used here. Although robusta coffee dominates most of the menu, careful attention is given to the selection of ripe cherries to maintain flavor quality from the earliest stage. This approach reflects the importance of the harvesting process in preserving the character of the coffee served.
Local farmers harvesting coffee as part of their cooperation with Desa Kopi Bali (Source: Personal Collection)
Desa Kopi Bali works closely with local farmers who own coffee plantations. Most of the robusta coffee comes from Kintamani and Munduk, while additional supplies are sourced from East Java. This collaboration ensures consistent quality while involving farmers directly in the coffee supply chain. Through this partnership, coffee becomes more than a commodity—it represents shared effort and trust between the café and local producers.
Desa Kopi Bali presents a coffee experience that feels honest and unpretentious. Through quality coffee, collaboration with local farmers, and a calm open space, this place offers more than just a cup of coffee. It provides a moment to slow down and enjoy coffee as part of everyday village life.
