Every green coffee offer comes with three or four letters attached to the price: FOB, CFR or CIF. They look like small print, but they decide who pays for shipping, who pays for insurance, and, most importantly, who carries the risk if something goes wrong at sea....
When people talk about Sumatran coffee, they usually mean Arabica: Mandheling, Gayo, Lintong. But Sumatra robusta has a story of its own, and in North Sumatra, one name stands out above the rest: Sidikalang. Strong, aromatic and full bodied, Sidikalang Robusta has...
Few coffee origins have a reputation as strong, or as distinctive, as Sumatra coffee. Say “Sumatra” to a roaster and they’ll picture a heavy, syrupy cup with low acidity and deep notes of chocolate, cedar, earth and spice. It’s a style that...
Look at any offer sheet for Indonesian green coffee and you’ll see labels like “Grade 1 TP,” “Grade 1 DP,” “Grade 4” or “Asalan.” To someone new to Indonesian coffee grades, they can look like a code. They’re...
If you roast Sumatran, Javanese or Sulawesi coffee, there’s a good chance you’ve thought about buying it straight from the source. Choosing to import coffee from Indonesia directly can mean fresher lots, better traceability and a closer relationship with...
