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 […]
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. […]
Indonesian Coffee Beans You Need to Try!
As Indonesians, we should be proud of the abundance of biological resources spread across the country. Indonesia is one of the countries with the largest exports of coffee beans in the world. Coffee beans in Indonesia are widely distributed across the country. You must know that Indonesia is blessed with some of the best coffee […]
7 Destination Countries for Indonesian Coffee Exports
Indonesia is one of the best and largest coffee producing countries in the world. The title is supported by Indonesia’s entry into the top five largest exporters of Robusta coffee beans in the world. The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) noted that Indonesia’s coffee export value reached US$849.373 million or equivalent to IDR 12.62 trillion in […]
[Press Release] Kopikita Roadshow: Coffee Business Opportunities from Retail to Coffee Export
Malang, November 9, 2022 We will all face three major challenges in the year ahead – the global crisis, post-pandemic business challenges and politics. These three variables have a major impact on various lines, including the coffee commodity. For example, the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war could hamper the supply-chain or distribution chain, causing prices to rise. […]
Recognize the Importance of Certified Coffee Bean Seeds in Coffee Farming
When discussing the upstream process of coffee, there are many things that come to mind ranging from harvesting, sorting, fermentation, washing, to drying coffee. Besides all these stages, there is one other stage that is also very fundamental in the upstream coffee process. That is the coffee seed selection stage. In the third wave coffee […]
6 Best Quality Coffee Producing Areas in West Java
West Java Province is one of the provinces known for producing the best quality coffee in Indonesia. There are many types of coffee from Pasundan Earth that are enjoyed not only by local connoisseurs, but also abroad. The high quality of coffee and the number of exports to the international market are supported by the […]
