Ask any experienced espresso blender where their Robusta comes from, and the answer is often the same: Indonesia. Indonesian coffee — and in particular Indonesian Robusta — has been the backbone of commercial and specialty espresso blends for decades. The bold body, low acidity, and generous crema that define a great espresso shot are precisely […]
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When buyers first encounter Indonesian coffee, they quickly learn one thing sets it apart from most origins: the processing method. Giling basah — or wet hull processing — is a technique born in the Indonesian archipelago and rarely practiced anywhere else in the world. It directly shapes the bold, low-acid, earthy character that makes Indonesian […]