Coffee trees were introduced to Indonesia in the middle of the 17th century by the Dutch from the Indian coast of Malabar.
In 1712, the first coffee from Java was sold in Amsterdam, since this year Indonesia, in particular the island of Java, has been the leader in coffee production, meeting the needs of many countries.
But a century and a half later, by 1880, all plantations were destroyed by Hemileia vastatrix disease, a rust fungus that had previously killed coffee plantations in Ceylon.
After World War II, Indonesians brought robusta coffee trees from Africa, not afraid of this disease.
At the same time, arabica coffee trees were again planted on old plantations, originally founded by the Dutch.
Today, coffee is produced throughout the Indonesian archipelago.
Indonesia harvests about 430 thousand tons annually, ranking third in the world after Brazil and Colombia. But only 10% of the total volume collected is arabica.
Indonesia & mdash; the world's premier robusta manufacturer
Robusta is cultivated on islands:
- Bali;
- Flores;
- Java;
- Sumatra;
- Sulawesi.
Used primarily locally and only as a filler in coffee mixes.
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Among Arabica producers, there are three major islands:
- Java;
- Sumatra;
- Sulawesi.
Arabica from the second large Indonesian island of Sumatra is famous for its varieties Mandheling and Ankola.
Many people consider them the most complete and beautiful in the world. Mandeling grains have a higher quality, they give a saturated drink, practically devoid of acidity.
Both varieties are grown near the port of Padang, in the western and central & shy; part of the island on the high plateau & shy; tsiy (1000 & mdash; 2000 meters above sea level).
Coffee grains undergo a dry treatment, in which dry berry husks are eliminated by washing in hot water.
It is claimed that in this case the grains acquire their usual characteristics, losing their individual taste and aroma.
The Lintong variety is also rated very highly. Some experts prefer it even over Mandeling.
A feature of the Gayo Mountain variety is the method of preparation - using a small amount of spices.
Some varieties of Sumatra coffee are stored in warehouses for up to one year or more, so that the grains develop a smack of smoke.
In general, Indonesian coffee is notable for its richness, richness, long aftertaste, aroma and acidity.
This is the perfect coffee for those who love enough & laquo; heavy & raquo; a drink that doesn't taste like milk.