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Origin stories, grading guides and export know-how, straight from the coffee farms of Sumatra.
Literacy: 8 articlesUpdated 12 Oct 2026
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…
Coffee Processing Methods and How They Affect Flavor
Coffee processing is the step most coffee drinkers never think about, yet it shapes the cup as much as the farm or the roast. Two lots of the same variety,…
Introduction to Arabica Coffee: Origin, Health Benefits, and Ways to Savor It
For coffee enthusiasts, the term ‘Arabica coffee’ is nothing new to the ears. With its consistent sweet flavor, it’s the perfect companion trip especially in one of those rainy evenings.…
Coffee Cupping: How to Cup Coffee and Read the Scores
Coffee cupping is how the coffee trade tastes before it buys. Exporters cup to decide which lots to offer, importers cup to decide which to ship, and roasters cup to…
Gain to Another Level of Taste through Coffee Waves of Evolution
Coffee was historically first known as an edible bean since the farmer in Ethiopia found their goats consumed it and gain more energy afterwards. Since then, humans try their best…
Coffee History: The Bean’s of Your Morning Kicks
Coffee Bean History People may say that they can not start the day, without a cup of coffee. Most people admiring coffee as the most precious drink in the world.…
