Indonesia
Coffee’s history in Indonesia dates back to the 1600s when Dutch colonists introduced coffee cultivation on the islands and the country quickly became one of the world’s top coffee producers. After Indonesia gained independence in the 1940s, smallholder farmers began to dominate production and the recent rise of specialty coffee in recent years has brought a new focus on quality and sustainability, further enhancing the country’s coffee reputation on the global stage.
Koerintji Barokah Bersama Co-op, Sumatra
The 320 members of the Koerintji Barokah Bersama Cooperative live and farm on a plateau that sits at the foot of Mount Kerinci on the island of Sumatra. Mount Kerinci is one of the many volcanoes in the Pacific Ring of Fire, a 40,000-kilometer horseshoe-shaped series of 452 volcanoes that are part of an almost constant dance of eruptions and plate movements. Mount Kerinci’s historic eruptions have assured that the surrounding area is lush and verdant with a deep supply of fertile volcanic soil.
The cooperative is managed by Triyono, who leads members in processing and roasting their own coffees. They have a fully outfitted roasting facility, including a cupping lab, next to the dry mill.
