I Wayan Arca Bertayasa

I Wayan Arca Bertayasa is a Balinese coffee producer, the creative mind behind Ulian. He initially pursued a career in hospitality, making his mark as a mixologist under Scottish chef Will Meyrick, enhancing the cocktail menus at Sarong, Mama San, and Hujan Locale, with stints in Hong Kong and Malaysia. In 2010, Arca returned to his roots, taking over his father’s coffee legacy and producing high-quality fully-washed beans. Leveraging his hospitality experience, he brought recognition to his brand, Ulian. As one of the few English speakers in his village, he built a network within the coffee community, promoting sustainable coffee production.

I Wayan Arca Bertayasa adalah seorang produsen kopi asal Bali, sosok kreatif di balik merek Ulian. Ia memulai karirnya di bidang keramahtamahan, menjadi mixologist di bawah bimbingan chef Skotlandia Will Meyrick, menyempurnakan menu koktail di Sarong, Mama San, dan Hujan Locale, dengan penugasan di Hong Kong dan Malaysia. Pada tahun 2010, Arca kembali ke akarnya, mengambil alih warisan kopi ayahnya dan memproduksi biji kopi full fully-washed berkualitas tinggi. Dengan memanfaatkan pengalamannya, ia berhasil membawa pengakuan pada mereknya, Ulian. Sebagai salah satu dari sedikit penutur bahasa Inggris di desanya, ia membangun jaringan di komunitas kopi dan mempromosikan produksi kopi yang berkelanjutan.