An introduction to the characteristics of coffee producing areas in Indonesia

Coffee producing areas in Indonesia:

Coffee is produced throughout Indonesia (Indonesia), and Java occupies an extremely important position in coffee history.

The best growing areas in the archipelago are in Java, Sumatra, Sulawesi and Flores.

Java produces exquisite aromatic coffee with relatively low acidity, delicate taste and good balance. Java coffee has a better aroma and acidity than coffee from Sumatra and Sulawesi. The best plantations in Java are Blawan, Jambit, Kayumas and Pankur. Java mocha is a mixture of Java coffee and Yemeni mocha coffee.

Sumatra, the second largest island in the Indonesian archipelago, is the center of Indonesia's oil industry, and its rubber and timber are also famous exports. However, the coffee in Sumatra is more eye-catching, which is similar to Java coffee, but with slightly heavier grains. Coffee beans from Mandheling and Ankola have also received a lot of attention, and the former is even known as the world's fullest coffee beans.

The island of Sulawesi, located between Borneo and New Guinea, is sometimes called Celebes. The coffee produced on the island is full of grains and rich in flavor. The best coffee beans come from Kalossi and Rantepao in the southern part of the island. Among the many tastes of spleen, try Celebes Kalosi coffee.

One of the main coffee producers in New Guinea is the Sigri plantation, whose products are the same as the overall style of archipelago coffee, full of particles and well balanced.

The characteristics of Indonesian coffee:

On the whole, Indonesian coffee has a strong flavor, mellow taste, slightly syrup flavor and excellent acidity. What attracts consumers is the unique quality of its Arabica coffee beans. You can add milk or cream to high-quality Indonesian coffee without worrying about affecting its taste. Indonesian coffee is divided into six grades, the best of which is AP. But no one knows exactly what these two capital letters stand for.

Flavor: Sumatra coffee is heavy, with syrup and chocolate flavor, suitable for drinking after meals; Java coffee is full-grained, spicy and medium acidity

Suggested roasting method: medium and deep roasting, suitable for preparing high quality espresso or mixed coffee drinks