Coffee Farmer
Arya Giri's gaze was fixed on the tiny roasting machine on the table that was working. The gurgling sound of coffee beans running like squirrels rolling a toy jogging wheel did not escape his auditory alertness. "We are roasting a sample of green beans that we are processing for the…
“The coffee comes from a plantation outside this village, but it’s called Pelaga Coffee. Why is that?” said I Gede Setia Nugraha, a coffee farmer from Pelaga Village, with concern. That afternoon, we accidentally saw a small coffee shop on the left side of the road while we were on…
I Wayan Arca is pouring coffee beans into the feed port of a roasting machine with a capacity of 5 kg. From inside the room where he was roasting coffee, he waved and smiled broadly when he found out I was coming. The morning air still felt cool, but warm…
“I invite them to plant coffee again, without chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and red pick harvest. Just that!" said Putu Ardana opening the chat. That morning, he wore hiking sandals, cargo pants, and a black t-shirt, looking casual. His appearance is reminiscent of the profile of a nature-loving student who is…
The roaring sound of the espresso machine interrupted our morning chat in the living room. Soon, Ketut Jati approached us with two cups of Americano coffee that spread the delicious aroma of Kintamani Arabica coffee. "Next time you come here when I'm not here, make the coffee yourself," he said…