Satria Agrowisata — Restaurant in Pulau Bali

They offer a unique and immersive experience for nature enthusiasts and coffee lovers alike. Nestled amidst lush greenery and serene surroundings, this agro-tourism attraction showcases the art of coffee cultivation in a picturesque setting.

The highlight of Satria Agrowisata is undoubtedly its coffee plantation, where visitors can learn about the intricate process of coffee production, from the cultivation of coffee trees to the harvesting and roasting of beans. The knowledgeable guides provide fascinating insights into the different coffee varieties grown on the premises, including the world-renowned Kopi Luwak, known for its distinctive flavor.

Aside from coffee, they also offer visitors the chance to sample a wide range of herbal teas and tropical fruit tastings. From lemongrass tea to refreshing rosella juice.

In addition to the coffee plantation, Satria Agrowisata features a gift shop where guests can purchase a variety of local products, including coffee beans, herbal teas, and unique souvenirs.

Although it is a captivating destination, it has been marred by some concerning practices that must be highlighted. One notable issue is the pricing at the gift shop, which can be perceived as exorbitant. The cost of tea, for instance, is shockingly high, with prices reaching around 80k to 100k+ for just 100 grams. Similarly, the famous Kopi Luwak coffee is priced at approximately 1000k for 250 grams. These inflated prices can leave visitors feeling like they have fallen victim to a scam.

Another disappointment is the quality of the products themselves. It is disheartening to learn that a considerable amount of coffee or tea powder is required to achieve the same taste experienced during the visit. For example, a mere 100 grams of instant tea powder is enough for only 5 to 6 cups, making it an incredibly expensive indulgence.

Moreover, ethical concerns arise when observing the treatment of the Luwak animal. It has been reported that the animals are confined in cages, which is not only unprofessional but also raises questions about animal welfare. This practice contradicts the values of responsible and sustainable...

WORST PART OF OUR TRIP TO BALI!!!

We didn’t chose to come here. We stupidly booked an all day tour and this was part of the itinerary. Being concerned earlier on in the day as farming animal poo like a factory seems unkind, we asked the tour guide whether this place was ethical to which he assured us it was. He said that the Lewaks are treated nicely - how that’s possible when you’re keeping them in cages I do not know. Now I realise we got completely tricked and we feel really let down by the whole experience. After the coffee and tea tasting where everything was really sweet you get taken into a shop where you fall into a trap of purchasing products which we’ve now read are a huge scam.

The worst part was the poor animals though. At the end of the tour there was a Luwak called Jojo, asleep on a table like some sort of trophy. He was barely moving and very out of it, clearly drugged. I spent some time talking to him and giving him a tickle and he slowly warmed up to me and put his head on my arm :( after about ten minutes or so he got spooked when he heard a noise and to my disappointment it was two guys with a TINY cage approaching. It absolutely broke my heart having to let them take him away like this, it was so cruel. My husband and I are distraught.

This place is clearly exploiting these poor animals, as are all the other Luwak coffee places. They tell you Luwaks are picky eaters and they can’t force them to just eat coffee beans, they tell you they let them out and pick up their poo in the wild, they have a sign lying to you, saying they do not treat them badly. That is all a smokescreen for what really goes on behind the scenes. I think we only witnessed the cage being brought out because we were there near closing time, poor Jojo seemed distressed too.

I would advise everyone to not give into the novelty of seeing something different and “quirky”. It is a huge regret of ours that we allowed the driver to lead us into this absolute unethical tourist trap. We are pretty sure they work off of a commission and as much as they tell you they like animals, they are only exploiting them for...

We were brought there by the taxi driver on the way to Ubud. As you can see in other reviews, this is not a plantation, which supposedly is somewhere else, but just a small garden and a place where you can sit and taste coffee and tea. It was nice to see different plants but it was kind of rushed. The section which shows the coffee production is small, and it is rather how some farmers could have done it at home, not at the factory. The sampler we got was interesting. Yes, most of it was very sweet (I think it was made for American tourists) but still you can feel different tastes. We also tried luwak coffee (now, after reading other reviews I have some doubts about what it was). The taste was ok, regardless if it was original or not. The guide, a young lady, was nice, friendly and spoke English well enough. She didn't force us to buy anything but surely got some provision of what we have bought. Was it overpriced? Maybe. The same souvenirs you can find in hundreds of stores. Do you have time to go everywhere and compare prices? No. If you like something as a reminder of your visit buy it there. We bought some coffee and tea. Including luwak which was more expensive. Haven't tried it yet. Is the small amount sold in the large box. Yes, it is, but the same has happened to me when I bought luwak coffee at the airport. Large box and inside an amount for one, maybe two cups. So was it a scam also? I understand that local people want to benefit from the tourists, hopefully in the honest way. If what they sell in the shop is fake and diluted that's bad. If there is no real plantation (it is true that coffee is grown higher in the mountains) behind it that is also bad. I cannot verify it. Whether to go there or not is your decision. For us it was just a stop on the way, an hour delay in our trip, not a big deal. If you really want to see the plantation go for a trip to the real one. If you want to taste coffee, go to a...