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In Indonesia, coffee beans gradually developed from Java to neighboring islands. In 1750, they reached Sulawesi, but did not extend to northern Indonesia at that time. It wasn't until 1888, when cultivation began around Lake Toba, that it eventually spread to the Lake Tawar area in the Gayo region in 1924.

SUMATRA

Sumatra has three main growing regions: the Aceh region in the north, the area slightly south of Lake Toba, and the recently emerged islands near Mangkuraja. Smaller areas may also trace back to: Takengon, Bener Mariah in Aceh province, Lintong, Sidikalang, Dolok Sanggul, and Seribu Dolok surrounding Lake Toba. In the past, coffee beans sold from this region were generally called "Sumatra Mandheling," but there is actually no place called Mandheling. This name comes from the tribal name of the local islanders. Mandheling is usually graded as Grade 1 or Grade 2. The grading method undoubtedly uses cupping quality rather than the green beans themselves as commonly believed. However, I still have doubts about recommending Grade 1, as this grading seems to have become flooded. It's strange to divide different varieties into different batches, so most Sumatra coffee beans are mixed from unknown varieties. Sumatra coffee beans are exported through the port of Medan, but staying in the port for too long before export, the hot and humid climate factors will adversely affect the quality of the coffee beans.

Altitude: Aceh 1100-1300m, Lake Toba 1100-1600m, Mangkuraja 1100-1300m

Harvest: September to December

Varieties: Typica (including Bergandal, Sidikalang, Djember), Timtim, Ateng, Onan Gajang

JAVA

In Indonesia, this region inherits Dutch colonization and habits, so there are more large coffee plantations. The main four major coffee fields, covering 4000 hectares, were previously government plantations. At that time, coffee beans in this region enjoyed a first-class reputation, although I believe that not long ago, large quantities of blend beans have replaced "Mocha-Java" with other coffee beans. Java coffee beans were high for a long time in the past, but there has been a significant price reduction in the 20th century. The growing area covers the area around the Ijen volcano in eastern Java and the western region.

Altitude: 900-1800m

Harvest: September to September

Varieties: Typicas, Ateng, USDA

SULAWESI

Even though seven major plantations supply about 5% of Sulawesi Island's production, local production is still dominated by small farmers. Most Arabica beans are grown at high altitudes around Tana Toraja, while Kalosi in the south has become a brand. There are also two lesser-known areas: Mamasa to the west and Gowa south of Kalosi. A few particularly interesting coffee beans are washed processed and worth trying, highly recommended if you have the opportunity. The semi-washed processing method is the common practice for Sulawesi Island, and the region also produces quite a lot of Robusta beans.

Altitude: Tana Toraja 1100-1800m, Mamasa 1300-1700m, Gowa average 850m

Harvest: May to November

Varieties: S795, Typicas, Ateng

FLORES

Flores is a small island about 320 kilometers (200 miles) east of Bali, located among the Indonesian archipelago. As a region that joined the coffee industry relatively late, it has developed a good reputation for growing coffee. In the past, a large portion of coffee produced in Flores was commonly sold domestically, or mixed with other coffee for export, rarely sold directly under the name "Flores Coffee." The island has active and dormant volcanoes, with the mixture from Bajawa volcano having a significant positive impact in the main growing areas. In terms of coffee processing, the semi-washed process is the most common processing method in the region, with some coffee beans still produced using the full-washed processing method.

Altitude: Tana Toraja 1200-1800m, Mamasa 1300-1700m, Gowa average 850m

Harvest: May to September

Varieties: Typicas, Ateng, Robusta

BALI

Coffee came to Bali relatively late; it initially grew in the Kintamani highlands. Coffee production was greatly affected when Mount Agung erupted in 1963, causing more than 20,000 deaths and widespread destruction in eastern Bali. By the late 1970s and early 1980s, to promote coffee production, the government distributed Arabica seedlings, but some believe this had limited effects, as approximately 80% of the island's production today is mostly Robusta beans. Although tourism provides the largest income, agriculture employs the most people on the island, and Japan was the largest buyer in the past.

Altitude: 1,250-1,700m

Harvest: May to October

Varieties: Typicas, Typica derivatives, Robusta

Indonesian Coffee Bean Brand Recommendations

FrontStreet Coffee's roasted West Java honey-processed Indonesian coffee beans are fully guaranteed in terms of brand and quality. More importantly, the cost-performance ratio is extremely high. A half-pound (227 grams) package costs only about 118 yuan. Calculated at 15 grams of powder per cup of coffee, one package can make 15 cups of coffee, costing only about 7 yuan per cup. Compared to the price of dozens of yuan per cup sold in coffee shops, this is a conscientious recommendation.

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