I Wayan Arca Bertayasa

I Wayan Arca Bertayasa is a Balinese coffee producer and the creative mind behind Ulian. He began his career in hospitality, making his mark as a mixologist under Scottish chef Will Meyrick, enhancing 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 to produce high-quality, fully washed beans. Drawing on his hospitality experience, he brought recognition to his brand, Ulian, and, as one of the few English speakers in his village, built a network within the coffee community, promoting sustainable production.

I Wayan Arca Bertayasa adalah seorang produsen kopi asal Bali dan sosok kreatif di balik Ulian. Ia memulai kariernya di dunia hospitality, membangun reputasinya sebagai seorang mixologist di bawah bimbingan chef asal Skotlandia, Will Meyrick, dengan mengembangkan menu koktail di Sarong, Mama San, dan Hujan Locale, serta sempat bekerja di Hong Kong dan Malaysia. Pada tahun 2010, Arca kembali ke akar tradisinya, melanjutkan warisan kopi ayahnya dan memproduksi biji kopi berkualitas tinggi dengan metode fully washed. Dengan memanfaatkan pengalamannya di dunia hospitality, ia berhasil membawa pengakuan bagi mereknya, Ulian, dan sebagai salah satu dari sedikit orang di desanya yang fasih berbahasa Inggris, ia membangun jaringan dalam komunitas kopi serta mempromosikan produksi kopi yang berkelanjutan.