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Coffee and its many wonders

kopikita.idJanuary 24, 2023

Nowadays, coffee shops are arguably one of the number one agents of coffee promotion. The rapid growth of coffee shops, both in terms of quantity and quality, has made them an emerging business that appears like mushrooms in the rainy season. In the corners of cities, especially big cities, we can easily find coffee shops. […]

[Press Release] KopiKita: The Movement, the Trend, and the Trouble

kopikita.idJanuary 22, 2023

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]

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 […]

Coffee Mocktail and Some Recipes to Try

Nur NabilahJanuary 12, 2023

The proliferation of coffee shops in various cities in Indonesia shows the growing interest in coffee drinks. This certainly encourages the rise of coffee flavor and appearance innovations to attract the interest of coffee consumers. One of the coffee drink trends that has caught the attention of coffee lovers in recent years is coffee mocktails. […]

Tips for Ordering Coffee when You’re Confused by the Menu

kopikita.idJanuary 10, 2023

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!

kopikita.idJanuary 8, 2023

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

kopikita.idJanuary 6, 2023

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 […]

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