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Origin stories, grading guides and export know-how, straight from the coffee farms of Sumatra.
42 articles2 topicsUpdated 12 Oct 2026
FOB vs CIF vs CFR: Shipping Terms for Green Coffee Buyers
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,…
Sumatra Robusta: Sidikalang Coffee Origin, Taste & Uses
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…
Sumatra Coffee: Regions, Flavor & How to Buy It
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…
Indonesian Coffee Grades Explained: Grade 1, TP, DP & More
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…
How to Import Coffee from Indonesia: A Buyer’s Guide
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…
Gayo Coffee: Origin, Taste, Varieties & How to Buy It
High in the mountains of Aceh, at the northern tip of Sumatra, farmers have been growing Gayo coffee for more than a century. It's one of Indonesia's most respected Arabicas:…
What Is Single Origin Coffee?
As a coffee lover, you must have ever heard about the trending single origin coffee. But hearing about it is just not enough. As a true coffee enthusiast, one must…
Recognize the Difference Between Black Coffee VS Americano VS Long Black!
Many people have found themselves confused on the difference between Black Coffee VS Americano VS Long Black. Although they are all kind of similar in coffee shops, they are definitely not…
Meet AEKI, the Association of Indonesian Coffee Exporters
Previously, we have discussed about the organization of SCAI, the Specialty Coffee Association in Indonesia. This time, we will introduce about AEKI or the Association of Indonesian Coffee Exporters. The…
How to Run A Coffee Shop For Dummies
Drinking coffee is now a trend that has encouraged many to start their coffee ventures. Are you one of them? Learn how to run a coffee shop for dummies here!…
Get to Know Tiwus Coffee, the Star That Stole the Show in Filosofi Kopi Movie
Filosofi Kopi is a book by Dee Lestari, which has been adapted into a movie in 2015, which also has a sequel in 2017! It outlines the coffee industry in Indonesia…
What In the World Is Omni Roasting?
Before going deeper into this discussion did you know that coffee beans that have gone through the harvesting process can't be immediately enjoyed? There are further stages and processing the…
