What is The Best Indonesian Coffee?

Indonesian coffee is famous for its taste but what is the best Indonesian coffee?

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My interest in coffee started when I go to college. At that time, I started to buy instant coffee (which I later find that’s not good for my health). As my life roll up, I have drunk many kinds of instant coffee from various brands, from the cheapest to the pricey.

Long story short, I am a coffee head now but I have left instant coffee. I am completely into roasted coffee now. I realize coffee has two types — arabica and robusta — but it has many types according to its origin. From what I know, Indonesian coffee has a unique taste. So, there is the 4 best Indonesian coffee in my opinion.

1. Gayo: The Best Coffee in The World.
   Gayo coffee is an indigenous coffee from Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia which classifies as arabica type. Gayo is a district in a hilly area (around 1,000 mdpl).
   This makes coffee grows of the best quality. Gayo coffee has a nutty taste and spice aroma, and a sweet aftertaste. If you like a lovely coffee, then this is for you.
   The 2010 International Conference on Coffee Science in Bali nominated Gayo coffee as The Best №1 Coffee in the world because of its unique characteristics compared to other arabica types.
2. Java: The Taste of Culture.
   Java is enriched in traditional culture. Drinking coffee is also part of their culture. That’s why Java coffee reaches fame among locals. Javanese develop two kinds of Java coffee; Java robusta and Java arabica. Mainly, you can find Java coffee in many high-elevation areas in Java. Java coffee focuses on nutty and a bit of chocolate taste. Typical of this coffee is its bright acidity which is safe for the stomach.
3. Kintamani: The God’s Coffee.
   Who doesn’t know Kintamani coffee? This coffee is coming from Kintamani in Bali, a cold-hilly area near Mount Batur. This is the only famous coffee from the island of god. Kintamani coffee has a sour taste and citrus aroma. The sour taste comes from orange plantations surrounding the area. This makes Kintamani coffee unique.
4. Toraja: The Darkest of All.
   Apart from their traditions, Toraja in Sulawesi is also famous for its coffee. Toraja coffee is classified as arabica type. The foreign market calls this coffee “The Queen Coffee” because of the darkest color after it’s poured compared with others. It has a floral fruity taste but a strong aroma. Even though it has the darkest color and strongest aroma, Toraja coffee isn’t bitter at all. But be careful, this coffee has medium to high acidity.

Which one do you want to taste first?
Let’s have a sip.