[Press Release] KopiKita: The Movement, the Trend, and the Trouble
Moelyono Soesilo is a Global Coffee Expert who has worked in the coffee industry for 30 years. In his 30th year of career, he wanted to document his experience and knowledge about the portrait of the coffee industry in Indonesia into a popular writing with a light and casual style. Moelyono wanted to tell us […]
Coffee Story: The Forced Coffee Cultivation System in West Sumatra [Part 4]
Within a decade of reaching the pinnacle of the success of the coffee Cultivation System in West Sumatra. Coffee production dropped dramatically and the government was unable to stem the decline. It was also what made the colonial government revoke the Coffee Cultivation System in 1908. Kenneth R. Young describes several factors in the decline […]
Coffee Story: The Forced Coffee Cultivation System in West Sumatra [Part 3]
In 1845, the last Padri center village in Sungai Pagu was captured by the colonial government. With that, West Sumatra was completely conquered by the colonial government. Michiels’ proposal was accepted and implemented without significant resistance from the people, especially the clergy, so conditions were more stable and economic activity could run smoothly. On March […]
Coffee Story: The Forced Coffee Cultivation System in West Sumatra [Part 2]
Still about the story of forced planting and coffee in West Sumatra. Based on the last writing of the Governor of West Sumatra, Colonel A.V. Michiels made a proposal about the coffee system. Michiels’ proposal was ignored, because in late 1838 a government commissioner -P. Merkus, a member of the Raad van Indie – was […]
Coffee Story: The Forced Coffee Cultivation System in West Sumatra [Part 1]
Coffee has been a trade commodity for the mountains of West Sumatra since before the Forced Cultivation System period began. During this period, coffee was not yet considered a highly profitable commodity for farmers, so it was not planted on a massive scale. The colonial state soon realized the agricultural potential of Sumatra, especially regarding […]
Tips for Ordering Coffee when You’re Confused by the Menu
When sitting in a cafe, we often come across unique and unfamiliar names for coffee drinks. There are many technical words and terms that make us wonder, “what is this?” You don’t need to worry, feeling confused is natural and normal. This is very common and there is nothing wrong with it. Because these terms […]
Here are the 5 main enemies of coffee plants, here’s how to control them!
Coffee is a plantation crop that plays an important role in Indonesia’s economic growth. Coffee is also the most popular commodity among plantation farmers, especially in highland areas. Indonesia, which has a tropical climate and fertile land, is very suitable for the growth of coffee plants. It is also supported by weather, nutrients and rainfall […]
10 Quotes about Coffee that’s Perfect for Your Instastory
We always learn new things when we are enlightened by the words of a wise person. Words of wisdom often make us realize how naive life is, and we are the creatures trapped in it. Wise words or quotes are actually sourced from the results of thought and logical analysis of philosophers or experts, which […]
The Story of Tubruk Coffee, the Story of the Indonesian Nation
Kopi tubruk is one of the most popular types of coffee in Indonesia. This type of coffee is served by mixing coffee grounds and sugar, then adding hot water. Then, the mixture is stirred until well mixed. Tubruk coffee was originally served without milk or cream added, so the coffee flavor is strong and concentrated. […]
The Potential of Robusta Coffee You May Not Know!
Coffee producers in Indonesia are facing a high increase in demand , due to the rise of the coffee shop trend. On average, these coffee shop entrepreneurs request the supply of Arabica and Robusta coffee beans. However, many coffee shop visitors prefer Arabica coffee over Robusta coffee. Robusta coffee is known for its bitter taste, […]
