Getting to Know the Characteristics and Distinctive Qualities of Lampung Coffee, the Favorite Type of Coffee in Indonesia

Lampung Coffee as a Commodity

According to data obtained from the Statistics Indonesia (BPS) for Lampung Province, this region succeeded in producing 110,570 million tons of Robusta coffee in 2018. Among the countless types of coffee in Indonesia, Lampung coffee was the second most widely produced coffee in Indonesia at that time.

And that’s understandable...

Because in 2017, Lampung Province had 161,954 hectares of land specifically for growing Lampung Robusta coffee. Not only that, this area expanded by around 0.33% according to BPS in 2018. It's no surprise that Lampung is one of the main coffee producing regions in Indonesia.

Coffee Producing Areas in Lampung Province

Before discussing further about coffee producing areas in Lampung, you need to know that Robusta coffee made from beans of the Coffea canephora plant has high bitterness. Therefore, the coffee produced is called ‘robust’ coffee, or ‘strong’ in Indonesian.
However, even though it is strong, this plant can only grow in certain areas. It should be properly taken into account, guys. Robusta coffee will thrive in areas with temperatures around 24 °C to 30 °C.

As for the altitude, Robusta coffee plantations sit at 100-800 meters above sea level. Well, coincidentally, Lampung has areas that match these requirements.

Also Read: Let’s get to know 7 types of Indonesian coffee and their characteristics!

Types of Lampung Robusta Coffee

Almost all types of coffee in Indonesia have their own subtypes, as does Robusta coffee from the Lampung region. Here are some that you can find in Lampung Province!

• • Lowi Robusta Coffee: : This Lampung coffee comes from the Lowi region and is known for its sophisticated roasting process, so the coffee is said to be flavorful and of high quality.

 

• • Semut Robusta Coffee: This Robusta coffee is nicknamed “Semut” (Ant) because the beans tend to be small. Generally, this coffee is more delicious mixed with Arabica coffee.

 

• • Lanang/Jantan Robusta Coffee: Past and present, this coffee is often associated with increasing masculinity in men. But, if you don't believe in this myth, just enjoy the deliciousness of these round coffee beans.

 

• • Super Finest Robusta Coffee: This coffee has an intense flavor and is enriched with a touch of spices and chocolate. This type of Lampung coffee has a lower acidity than other types.

 

• • ELB-350 Grade Robusta Coffee: : This coffee is known for its fresh aroma and said to have the best quality among other types of Robusta coffee in Indonesia.

How to Enjoy Lampung Robusta Coffee

Even though it is known for its bitter taste, this does not mean that Lampung Robusta coffee is inferior to other types of coffee in Indonesia, such as Arabica and Liberica.

Here are some brewing methods that you can try yourself at home!

• • Brew Using an Espresso Machine
  If you have an espresso machine or manual espresso machine, you can use finely ground Robusta coffee. The coffee that goes through the extraction process will taste intense and be suitable as a mixture for other coffee drinks, such as cappuccino or latte.

 

• • Mix with Milk or Cream
  The bitter taste of Robusta coffee will be perfect when combined with milk or cream. You can adjust how much milk or cream to add as you like. But, in general, milk and cream will interact with the bitterness of the coffee perfectly. You can actually find a balance between the two. Interesting, right?

 

• • Make Cold Brew Coffee
  What is cold brew coffee? Actually, cold brew is a method of brewing coffee by using cold water. Unlike the usual brewing method where we use hot water, which makes the overall process faster, brewing using cold water takes a long time to produce maximum coffee extraction. In fact, you need to mix the cold brew with cold water so that the flavor isn’t too intense.

So, that’s it about the Lampung robusta coffee, which is often deemed the favorite type of coffee in Indonesia. Robusta coffee is easy to produce in Lampung and also a mainstay commodity contributing to the nation's economic growth.

Even though it tastes bitter, Robusta coffee being from Lampung actually opens up opportunities for coffee lovers to explore and experiment with various recipes. This is because Robusta coffee in general is suitable as a base ingredient for various coffee drinks. If you don't believe it, try it for yourself NESCAFÉ style coffee recipes on our website..

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