Brief introduction of coffee producing countries: Indonesian coffee
Coffee planting mode
In the Dutch colonial era, coffee was mainly grown in large estates. After World War II, it experienced the process of nationalization and the movement of independence. Today, about 90% of the coffee produced in Indonesia is produced by small farmers.
Coffee variety
At first, Indonesian coffee was Arabica, and the Arabica manor was destroyed by a leaf rust disaster at the end of the 18th century. at first, the Dutch tried to grow Liberian seeds, and later, they began to plant Robsta seeds on a large scale.
At present, Arabica species account for about 10-15% of the coffee produced in Indonesia, and the rest is Robusta. Although Liberika species are produced, they are basically not included in the coffee trade.
Coffee harvest
There are usually two harvest seasons in Indonesia, the main harvest season (main crop) occurs from September to October, and the second harvest season (fly crop) occurs from May to June.
Arabica will be picked by hand, and workers who pick by hand will enjoy a minimum wage, on the basis of which there will be performance pay.
Coffee treatment
Coffee from Java is traditionally washed.
Sumatra and Sulawesi are famous for their "wet planing" wet-hulled with Indonesian characteristics, known locally as Giling Basah.
The drying methods in coffee processing vary according to the situation: high-priced bed drying in the awning, balcony drying, roadside drying and other methods are all used.
Coffee flavor
Although the flavor varies from region to region, Indonesian coffee is usually mentioned, and the excellent full body is most often mentioned.
Coffee treatment
Coffee from Java is traditionally washed.
Sumatra and Sulawesi are famous for their "wet planing" wet-hulled with Indonesian characteristics, known locally as Giling Basah.
The drying methods in coffee processing vary according to the situation: high-priced bed drying in the awning, balcony drying, roadside drying and other methods are all used.
Coffee flavor
Although the flavor varies from region to region, Indonesian coffee is usually mentioned, and the excellent full body is most often mentioned.
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