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 […]
Innovations in Coffee Brewing Over Time
Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world. Many people devise new innovations or reapply old ways to brew and consume coffee from time to time. Innovations in coffee brewing over time There are a number of different ways to brew coffee without the use of machines or other electronic devices. […]
Espresso or Expresso?
For coffee lovers, you must be familiar with Espresso. One of the bases of various popular coffee offerings in the country such as Cappuccino, Americano, and so on. Its bitter and distinctive taste makes many people make Espresso and its preparations a favorite. Interestingly, we often hear people refer to Espresso as Expresso. Even today […]
Exploring Popular Espresso-Based Drinks
The hectic pace of daily activities often makes people rush. In the midst of such a situation, everyone needs to stay focused in order to carry out activities optimally. It’s not uncommon for them to turn to Espresso-based drinks as a savior. Some of the popular Espresso-based coffee drinks in Indonesia are Cappuccino, Caffè Latte, […]
Cold Brew and Iced Coffee, What’s the Difference?
In this transitional season, sometimes rainy and sometimes hot, there is one drink that sounds refreshing: Cold Brew. But should we choose Cold Brew or Iced Coffee? And what’s the difference between these two throat-refreshing coffee drinks? In this article, we will talk about cold coffee drinks. From brewing methods to flavors, we also look […]
Does Coffee Need to be Extracted?
Before starting our morning activities or after our evening activities, we often need a cup of coffee to enjoy. Behind the cup of coffee you drink, there is a process that must be carefully considered so that you can enjoy coffee to the fullest. Let’s see how to enjoy coffee optimally below! Does coffee need […]
Getting to know Caffeine in Coffee
As we all know, we’re familiar with caffeine in coffee. Even the caffeine in coffee itself is very influential for our health. It can have both positive and negative effects depending on how often people consume coffee. Then, how is the caffeine contained in coffee? Let’s take a look at the caffeine in coffee review below!
