“With Jamu & Spice, we aim to bridge heritage and contemporary living, ensuring that the treasures of traditional jamu and holistic skin care continue to thrive,” says Vanessa Ong, co-founder of the jamu Bar and great granddaughter of Nyonya Meneer, the first person to distribute jamu nationwide.
“Our vision is to empower individuals to embrace the wisdom of the past while flourishing in the present, harmonizing ancient practices with modern wellbeing.”
The new venture also demonstrates Utama Spice’s commitment to honoring and promoting the healing power of Indonesia’s botanicals. “At Jamu & Spice, we are revitalizing Indonesia’s healing plants with a modern twist,” says Ria Templer, Co-founder of Utama Spice.
“Our mission is to preserve this ancient wisdom for future generations as these plants hold tremendous healing potential, which has been passed down through the ages.”
Jamu & Spice stands as a testament to Ayana’s commitment to honoring Indonesian culture and innovation. “This initiative promises to be more than just a concept store; it’s a gateway to the past that shapes the present and future,” says Giordano Faggioli, General Manager of Ayana Resort.
Jamu & Spice is located in the shopping arcade of Ayana Resort Bali and opens daily from 9am to 7pm.
About Ayana Resort
Just 12 km from Bali’s international airport, Ayana Resort enjoys a majestic 1.3 km stretch of cliff-front coastline above Jimbaran Bay. The 90-hectare resort is home to four award-winning hotels:
- Ayana Resort Bali, whose 294 rooms and suites blend classic elegance with traditional Balinese aesthetics, with each featuring marble bathrooms, furnished balconies, and interconnecting doors
- Ayana Segara Bali, whose 197 rooms and suites bring a contemporary indoor-outdoor twist to the legendary Balinese-inspired Ayana experience
- Ayana Villas Bali, whose 78 luxurious villas feature private plunge pools and spectacular ocean backdrops
- Rimba by Ayana Bali, a 403-room family-friendly resort
Ayana Resort is also home to Ayana Residences, Bali’s first purely residential community integrated within a 5-star resort, and the award-winning Ayana Spa, featuring 53 treatments rooms including one of the world’s largest hydrotherapy seawater pools, and set on a cliff above the Indian Ocean, Spa on the Rocks.
