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48 articles2 topicsUpdated 9 Nov 2026
What Is Single Origin Coffee?
Single origin coffee is coffee that comes from one known place: one country, one region, or even one farm. Instead of mixing beans from different parts of the world, it…
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…
Could You Have Done These 9 Coffee Roasting Mistakes?
To enjoy a delicious cup of coffee, coffee beans must go through various processes, one of which is roasting. Roasting is a process in which coffee beans that have been selected…
White Coffee Fun Facts You Should Know
Some of you may have been familiar with white coffee. a very popular Brew things to its taste and uniqueness. But how well do you actually know about white coffee?…
4 Things You Should Know About Espresso Romano
Espresso is a coffee that can't be separated from a variety of other coffee menus. This coffee, which most people are reluctant to consume directly with no addition of flavor,…
Come and Meet Nitro Coffee! The Hottest Cold Brew in Town!
The increase in coffee consumption has led to many developments in the coffee industry. The emergence of new menu variants and unique processing for coffee drinks is no exception to…
Liberica Coffee: Origin, Taste and Where It Grows in Indonesia
Liberica coffee is the third coffee species most people have never heard of. Arabica and Robusta make up almost all the coffee in the world, while Liberica accounts for less…
Light Roast VS Dark Roast: Facts and Different Levels of Coffee Roasting
Light roast vs dark roast is one of the most common questions in coffee, and one of the most misunderstood. Many people assume dark roast is "stronger" and has more…
