Coffee Robusta is grown at lower altitudes than Coffee
Arabica. The island of Sumatra is the largest producer,
with the provinces of Lampung, South
Sumatra and Bengkulu accounting for 50% of total
national coffee production and up to 75% of Robusta
production. Smaller volumes are also grown
in Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Bali and Flores.
Markets:
Most of Indonesia\'s Robusta is used in instant
coffee and other manufactured products. The domestic market
consumes about 150,000 metric tons of Robusta annually. Robusta is
also an important part of traditional espresso blends, where
it adds characteristic flavors and the all
important cream on top of the coffee.
Beside the popular Arabica
coffee, theres one included inside the types of Indonesian Coffee
beans which also gain popularity called Robusta Coffee. Robusta is
actually placed second after Arabica, but that doesnt mean that the
taste of Robusta is less good. Robusta beans always taste bitterer
than Arabica. But, that bitterness somewhat
give a strong taste for every coffee lover in Indonesia, and the
world. After gained popularity in 20th century, Robusta coffee then
planted almost in all areas of Indonesia. Until now, on total
coffee gardens in Indonesia, 80% planting Robusta coffee and 20%
for Arabica. Thats maybe because of Robusta is easier treat and the
lands in Indonesia also very suitable for
it.
