Indonesia's Local Coffee Has Global Potential, Here's Why

Indonesia is known as one of the world’s largest coffee producers. From Sabang to Papua, each region produces coffee with unique characteristics that cannot be found anywhere else. Kerinci is known for its fresh, fruity character. Flores offers a sweet taste with a hint of chocolate. Aceh presents a strong body, while East Java delivers a complex flavour profile depending on the planting area. This diversity gives Indonesian coffee high value in the international market. In recent years, a growing number of coffee roasteries and specialty coffee shops have been introducing Indonesian coffee origins to the public through various brewing methods such as V60, Kalita, Aeropress, and espresso. Beyond increasing appreciation for local coffee, this step also opens up greater opportunities for farmers to obtain better prices. As consumers, enjoying local coffee is not just about taste, but also a form of support for the national coffee industry chain, which involves millions of farmers, MSMEs, and baristas. The more people recognise the richness of Nusantara coffee, the greater the opportunity for Indonesia to become one of the world’s best specialty coffee centres.