The Opening of Bali’s First % Arabica Store

For its first foray into Indonesia’s top tourist destination, % Arabica once again entrusted high-end Japanese interior and architectural design team, no.10 from NOMURA Co., Ltd., to create an opulent store. For the new store, designer Nao Kameda created a design that breathes Balinese air to the fullest. She used 122 Indonesia railroad ties to create the stage floor with integrated sofa seating arranged from front to back. The semi-circular kitchen counter is set against a huge mirror to create a big circle illusion, while the iconic % shaped Corian bench sits in the center of the store, complete with a giant Chemex pendant light with a rattan motif above it. The store also offers an outdoor seating area furnished with daybed-style seating so customers can enjoy % Arabica specialty coffee with an ocean view.

As a truly global brand, % Arabica is a staunch believer that the world’s resources should be preserved and sustainability practices be put in place. Bali Kuta Beachwalk is the first % Arabica store in the world to be plastic cup free. This global roll-out begins in Bali and soon every % Arabica store in the world will be plastic cup free. The brand aims to cultivate a more sustainable environment and a culture of responsible coffee lovers around the world.

% Arabica Bali Kuta Beachwalk intends to lead the way in the third-wave coffee movement in Bali. The store has its own Tornado King small-batch roasting machine that has become a staple piece of equipment in % Arabica’s stores worldwide. With the presence of a Tornado King in the store, trained baristas can help customers pick one of the best beans from all over the world and roast it in the machine on the spot according to the customer’s preference. Customers can then take home the freshly roasted coffee beans in % Arabica’s special packaging and merchandise.