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Words & Photos Hotli SimanjuntakAceh is often considered Indonesia’s original coffee hub as it was home to coffee shops — places for men to gather and sip the brew — long before famous international chains descended on the nation
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Words & Photos Hotli Simanjuntak
Aceh is often considered Indonesia’s original coffee hub as it was home to coffee shops — places for men to gather and sip the brew — long before famous international chains descended on the nation. It is also the producer of Gayo beans, one of the nation’s most revered types of Arabica beans.
In the past 10 years, there has been a rise in coffee consumption, with coffee shops to be found in all corners of the capital Banda Aceh. Each attempts to set itself apart from the others.
Modern advances in coffee processing have not put paid to traditional practices for preparing the beans for use. Several places that use traditional coffee processing methods can be found in Banda Aceh, thanks to loyal customers seeking a different flavor in their brew.
Among those continuing the time-honored practices is Muhammad Yuti, from the kampong of Lamreung, Meunasah Papeun, Ulee Kareng in Aceh Besar regency.
“In fact, my customers are increasing precisely because I use traditional means,” said Muhammad Yuti, who took over his parents’ enterprise 15 years ago.
