Indonesian Coffee

After Brazil and Vietnam, Indonesia is one of the biggest coffee producers. There are many type of coffee in Indonesia, including a famous Kopi Luwak (pronounced [kopi 'luak]) or Civet coffee. Civet coffee becomes more popular internationally because of "The Bucket List" movie, starring by Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman.

Indonesian coffee according to the product quantity is number four in the world ranking. Coffee in Indonesia has a long story and has an important role in the economic growth.

Indonesian archipelagoes are very ideal for planting a coffee because of its geographical position in the equator. The climate and humidity of tropical is very suitable for a coffee plant, and to produce coffee.

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Coffee brought to Indonesia by the Dutch to Batavia (in what is now Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia) in 1696.  Batavia soon became the main supplier of Indonesian coffee to Europe.  Over the past 312 years, the names “Java Coffee” and “Sumatran Coffee” have become virtually synonymous with flavorful Indonesian coffee.

In the beginning the coffee plantation in Indonesia is under the Dutch colony.  The coffee came to Indonesia through Sri Lanka (Ceylon).  The Dutch colonial government developed a plantation in West Java, surrounding Batavia (Jakarta), Bogor and Sukabumi.

And then they open another plantation at Central Java, East Java, Sumatera and Sulawesi. Connoisseurs of specialty coffee also know the names Bali, Lintong, Toraja, Kalosi, Gayo, and Mandheling.   Beyond these well known regions, coffee from new areas, such as Wamena and Moanemani in Papua wait to be discovered.

In early 20^th century, Indonesian coffee plantation in Indonesia infected by germ and nearly all Indonesian coffee plant has destroyed.

At the same time the Portuguese Colonial government also opening a plantation at Timor and Flores. The type of coffee is Arabica; this coffee is safe from the germ.

To avoiding the germ, the Colonial government decided to plant a Liberica coffee. This variety is not so popular and finally also infected by the germ.  Liberica coffee plant still found in Java, even it is not for commercial product.  Liberica beans more bigger than Arabica and Robusta.

Robusta coffee replaced a Liberica coffee. Even this is not a specific coffee for Indonesia, but this type is very important for export.

Natural disaster, 2^nd World War, and Indonesian revolution for independent – all has an important role of a history of coffee in Indonesia. Early of 20^th century coffee plantation are under control of Dutch Colonial Government.  The infrastructure prepared to support the trading of coffee.

Before the 2^nd World War in Central Java there is a railway that used to transport coffee, sugar, pepper, tea, and tobacco, the railway connecting the plantation to the harbor at Semarang for shipment.  In general, coffee plant at Central Java is Arabica type.  Beside at Central Java Arabica coffee also plant at Bondowoso, East Java (Kayumas, Blawan, Kalisat/Jampit area).

At East Java there is also plant Robusta coffee like at Kediri (Ngrangkah Pawon), Malang (Bangelan), Malangsari, Banyuwangi (Kaliselogiri).  In the mountain area from Jember to Banyuwangi there are many coffee plants, both Arabica and Robusta.  Arabica coffee grew at the height area.

After the independent, most of Indonesian coffee plantations take over by the new government or left by the colonial government. Nowadays, about 92 percent of coffee producer in Indonesia are small and medium class farmer/business or cooperation.

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	Green Unroasted Indonesia Sulawesi Kalossi, Whole Bean Coffee, 5-Pound Bag List Price: $50.66 Sale Price: $43.88
	This coffee originates from the excellent growing conditions of Indonesia. Celebes Kalossi has a full, heavy body and a rich, earthy flavor featuring subtle hints of berry with a tangy finish. Typical of Indonesian coffees, it has a very low acidity level that it will maintain all the way to the French level.

	Bali's Best Coffee Candy, 5.3-Ounce Bags (Pack of 12) List Price: $20.64 Sale Price: $18.28
	All natural hard candies made with real Sumatran coffee originating from the Islands of Java (Indonesia). Rich, creamy & smooth in taste, just like your favorite cup of coffee! Perfect for any time of day...

Kopi Luwak 100% Pure Wild & Organic Medium Roast Robusta Whole Civet Coffee Beans - (4 ounces/113 grams) - Roasted in the USA Imported From the Philippines Sale Price: $44.95

4 ounces/113 gram package of - - 100% PURE, WILD & ORGANIC MEDIUM ROASTED ROBUSTA WHOLE BEAN, NATURALLY GATHERED WILD Asian Palm CIVET CAT / KOPI LUWAK Civet Coffee BEANS-- We package in a 4 oz hermetically sealed aluminum foil bag to ensure prolonged freshness -- Where do the Coffee Beans Come From? Nestled in the ancient rice terraces of the Cordillera Mountain range in the Province of Ifugao in North Luzon, Philippines, a Conservation Project is home to wild civets who eat the ripest beans off the organic, shade-grown, rain-forest coffee plants...

	Sulawesi Kalossi, Whole Bean Coffee, 5-Pound Bag List Price: $59.68 Sale Price: $56.79
	This coffee originates from the excellent growing conditions of Indonesia. Celebes Kalossi has a full, heavy body and a rich, earthy flavor featuring subtle hints of berry with a tangy finish. Typical of Indonesian coffees, it has a very low acidity level.

	Bali's Best Coffee Candy Assortment, Original, Espresso & Latte, 300-Count Jars (Pack of 4) List Price: $48.00 Sale Price: $36.92
	All natural hard candies made with real Sumatran coffee originating from the Islands of Java (Indonesia). The Espresso and Latte flavors are soft center-filled. Rich, creamy & smooth in taste, just like your favorite cup of coffee! Perfect for any time of day...

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