I Wayan Arca Bertayasa

I Wayan Arca Bertayasa is a Balinese coffee producer and 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 produsen kopi asal Bali dan pemikir kreatif di balik Ulian. Ia awalnya mengejar karir di bidang perhotelan, menorehkan prestasi sebagai mixologist di bawah bimbingan chef Skotlandia Will Meyrick, menyempurnakan menu koktail di Sarong, Mama San, dan Hujan Locale, dengan pengalaman kerja di Hong Kong dan Malaysia. Pada tahun 2010, Arca kembali ke akar budayanya dengan meneruskan warisan kopi sang ayah dan mulai memproduksi biji kopi berkualitas tinggi dengan proses fully-washed. Berbekal pengalamannya di bidang hospitality, ia berhasil mengangkat nama Ulian. Sebagai salah satu dari sedikit penutur bahasa Inggris di desanya, Arca membangun jaringan dalam komunitas kopi dan aktif mempromosikan produksi kopi yang berkelanjutan.