Indonesian Coffee Flavor introduced in Cahayang Gan Manor

Coffee growing methods

During the Dutch colonial era, coffee cultivation was dominated by large manors. After World War II, it experienced nationalization and independence movement. Today, about 90% of Indonesia's coffee production is produced by small farmers.

coffee varieties

Initially, Indonesian coffee was Arabica, but leaf rust destroyed Arabica plantations in the late 18th century. Initially, the Dutch tried to grow Liberian coffee, and later, large-scale cultivation of Robusta coffee began.

Arabica now accounts for about 10-15% of Indonesia's coffee production, with the rest being Robusta. Liberica produces but is largely excluded from the coffee trade.

coffee harvest

Indonesia usually has two harvest seasons, the main crop occurs in September-October, and the second crop occurs in May-June.

Arabica will use manual picking, manual picking workers enjoy a minimum wage guarantee, on top of which there is performance pay.

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coffee processing

Java coffee is traditionally washed.

Sumatra and Sulawesi are known for their Indonesian wet-hulled method, known locally as Giling Basah.

The drying methods in coffee processing vary according to the situation: high-priced bed drying under canopy, terrace drying, roadside drying and other methods are used.

coffee flavor

Although flavors vary from region to region, Indonesian coffee is often mentioned, most often for its excellent fullness.