Coffee Agroforestry: An Ideal and Sustainable Plantation System
Agriculture is one of the most important sectors in the economy and welfare of people around the world. However, the increasing demand for fast and efficient agricultural products often leads to environmentally damaging farming practices and lower soil productivity. Therefore, a sustainable agricultural system that considers ecosystem stability and is environmentally friendly is needed. A […]
Coffee waste turns out to be useful! So what are they?
According to data from the International Coffee Organization (ICO), Indonesia became the country with the fifth largest coffee consumption in the world in 2020-2021. This amounts to 300,000 tons. Imagine how much waste coffee can produce, and the impact it can have on our environment and society. If not managed, it will certainly have an […]
World Coffee Competition, from Coffee Beans to Latte Art
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
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 […]
Coffee Flavor Wheel: Getting to Know the Different Aromas and Flavors of Coffee
As we sip our coffee, we can’t help but show a shrunken and crumpled face. This is natural, as coffee is known for its sour and bitter taste. Hence, coffee is unique and has its own charm. Each type of coffee also has its own characteristics, depending on the variety and where it is grown. […]
Philosophers who love coffee, here are their names
For those of you who enjoy learning about history, coffee has been a favorite in every era. Coffee has accompanied human civilization for thousands of years. Time and time again, coffee is known as a solace for those who enjoy it. The world’s great figures also pay more attention to this one drink. Coffee is […]
The Most Popular Sumatran Coffee in Indonesian Cafes
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 and its many wonders
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
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 […]
