The smell of Acehnese Coffee seduces World coffee lovers

Acehnese woman who was picking coffee (image:myozzo)

Been to "Veranda of Mecca" (Aceh) was not yet complete if you didn't have time to feel the enormity of the the smell of Aceh coffee, especially for those who have been predicated as addicts. The typical smell of Aceh coffee can brought euphoria to everyone but not because there is a mixture of "other things" as a prototype that is often considered by the most people.

Because of its enjoyment, so it will quickly familiar to everyone's tongue, even though the person initially was not a coffee addict. The smell of Aceh coffee have become increasingly popular not only for the local addicts, but also people from around the world who came to Aceh after the tsunami hit this province at December 26, 2004. The foreigners from the different ethnicity, religion and customs were also mingled with the "natives" sitting in the shop with a cup of coffee in front of them.

The pleasure of the Aceh coffee smell has made ​​the atmosphere in the stalls or the cafes in that area never devoid of visitors. Even, Aceh is a region that has the most coffee shop in the world. People called it with a lot of names, just like, Kopi pancung (half a cup), Kopi tubruk (with pulp), Kopi sareng (filter), but the most popular is Kopi Ulee Kareng. Seeing the growth of coffee shops that continue to increase, the Government of Banda Aceh held coffee festival which aims to introduce the Aceh product to the people of world. And even, this coffee festival will serve as an annual event to attract the flow of tourists to the city of Banda Aceh.

Aceh Coffee Festival logo

The Deputy Mayor of Banda Aceh Illiza Sa'aduddin Djamal expressed his pride for the Aceh coffee that have been known to people of the world. Not only that, he said, Aceh coffee has introduced Aceh to the international community, such as India, Japan, Korea, India, Singapore and Malaysia. Coffee festival that will be held regularly and be a routine agenda was also expected to bring together the coffee lovers and coffee business players. Head of Culture and Tourism City of Banda Aceh Fahlevi Reza, said the festival was first held attended by the employers, the local, national and international coffee watchdog.

Unique way of processing Ulee Kareng coffee

Aceh Coffee Festival that is themed "Aceh Coffee for The World" also has contributed to enliven tourism visits 2011 (Visit Banda Aceh Year 2011). Aceh Coffee Festival was held as an appreciation of employers, institutions, and the public who have contributed to promote and maintain the culture of drinking coffee, so it becomes a positive culture. In addition, the festival also aims to introduce the diversity of Aceh coffee products to the public and foster a sense of pride and love for the local products.

Visitors can watch the way of processing and can also enjoy various taste and the smell of Aceh coffee. Data obtained mentions that Aceh coffee largest export to Europe and America reaches approximately 4000 tons, or about 200 containers. "Gayo" Arabica coffee is one of national commodities with total area of ​​approximately 90,000 hectares, which among other spread in the Central Aceh and Bener Meriah district. Coffee plantations in the highlands of "Gayo Land" which the location of the land reaching 1,200 meters above sea level is cultivate traditionally, relying on non-organic fertilizer.

Gayo Land coffee

Even, "Gayo" arabica coffee which has a typical and unique taste dominates various varieties that being developed and the product resulted is one of the largest in the world.