World Coffee Competition, from Coffee Beans to Latte Art

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World Coffee Competition, from Coffee Beans to Latte Art

kopikita.idFebruary 7, 2023

Have you heard of or seen the world coffee competition? How come there are competitions for drinks? What are we judging? In this article, we will discuss the different types of coffee competitions and what is judged in each competition, as well as how competitions help improve the coffee industry. Generally, coffee competitions are events […]

The History of Kopi Luwak: From Legend in Java to World Phenomenon

kopikita.idFebruary 5, 2023

Kopi Luwak is a type of coffee produced from coffee beans processed by Luwak or Civet animals. The process of making this coffee begins with Luwak swallowing raw coffee grains, then the grains come back out in the form of feces or feces which are then cleaned and processed into coffee grains that are ready […]

The Most Popular Sumatran Coffee in Indonesian Cafes

kopikita.idJanuary 26, 2023

In general, coffee beans have a distinctive character, shape, texture and flavor. The same applies to coffee beans from the island of Sumatra. It is certainly influenced by climate, weather, soil fertility and the coffee variety itself. If we talk about Sumatran coffee, then we need to know what regions and coffee varieties are cultivated […]

Coffee Story: The Forced Coffee Cultivation System in West Sumatra [Part 4]

kopikita.idJanuary 20, 2023

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]

kopikita.idJanuary 18, 2023

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]

kopikita.idJanuary 16, 2023

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]

kopikita.idJanuary 14, 2023

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 […]

The Story of Tubruk Coffee, the Story of the Indonesian Nation

kopikita.idJanuary 4, 2023

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. […]

Arabica Coffee, the World’s Favorite

Aprilia K. AmaliaNovember 12, 2022

Drinking coffee seems to have become a tradition for Indonesians. Almost everyone today has a hobby of drinking coffee. Not just for its fresh taste and aroma, drinking coffee has become a lifestyle for young people. Most of the coffee produced and exported worldwide is Arabica coffee. That’s for obvious reasons, namely that most people […]

The Ins and Outs of Robusta Coffee, Let’s Explore Together!

Aprilia K. AmaliaNovember 11, 2022

We have discussed the origin of coffee from the African region which then spread to Indonesia in the previous article. This time we will discuss more about one of the famous types of coffee beans, namely the ins and outs of Robusta coffee. Are you a fan of coffee? Of the many different flavors of […]

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