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Putra Siregar

Putra writes for Indonesia Specialty Coffee — origins, cupping, processing, and the trade behind every cup.

Putra Siregar leads coffee curation and content at Indonesia Specialty Coffee. He writes practical guides on green-coffee handling, roasting and brewing — from diagnosing defects like mold to dialing in espresso — helping roasters and coffee lovers get the most from Indonesian beans.

Role
Head of Sourcing
Articles
191 published
Coverage
Sumatra Sourcing
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Kopi Susu Gula Aren: Indonesian Young People’s Favorite Coffee Drink
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Kopi Susu Gula Aren: Indonesian Young People’s Favorite Coffee Drink

The air in any Indonesian city today carries a familiar, sweet, and comforting aroma. It’s the scent of coffee, milk,…

29/09/2025Read
How to Read a Coffee Bag Label: A Beginner’s Guide
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How to Read a Coffee Bag Label: A Beginner’s Guide

You pick up a beautiful bag of coffee. The brand name is bold, the design is stunning, and it promises…

25/09/2025Read
Your Guide to Enjoying SCAJ 2025 in Tokyo
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Your Guide to Enjoying SCAJ 2025 in Tokyo

The Specialty Coffee Association of Japan (SCAJ) is once again hosting one of the biggest coffee events in Asia. This…

23/09/2025Read
World Barista Championship Winners: Full List and the Last 10 Champions (2026)
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World Barista Championship Winners: Full List and the Last 10 Champions (2026)

World Barista Championship winners are decided every year by four judges across 15 minutes of espresso, milk, and signature drinks.…

23/09/2025Read
Coffee Roasting Charge Temperature & Grind Size Calculator
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Coffee Roasting Charge Temperature & Grind Size Calculator

Coffee roasting charge temperature is the drum temperature at the moment green beans go in, and it sets the thermal…

21/09/2025Read
History Timeline of Arabica, Robusta, Liberica, and Excelsa Coffee
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History Timeline of Arabica, Robusta, Liberica, and Excelsa Coffee

Rewritten and updated: August 13, 2026 Coffee has traveled thousands of kilometers and crossed centuries of trade, agriculture, migration, and…

20/09/2025Read
Indonesia’s Top 10 Coffee Producing Regions
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Indonesia’s Top 10 Coffee Producing Regions

Indonesia Coffee Production 2023 In 2023, Indonesia produced 758,730 Tons of Coffee. The country’s coffee production was heavily concentrated in…

18/09/2025Read
Gayo Harvest Season 2025 is Coming
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Gayo Harvest Season 2025 is Coming

The Anticipation of Gayo Harvest The harvest season in Gayo Highlands is coming soon. Right now, the coffee cherries are…

10/09/2025Read
Green Coffee Grading: What is AA Grade?
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Green Coffee Grading: What is AA Grade?

AA refers specifically to the size of the coffee beans, and this classification applies to both Arabica and Robusta. The…

09/09/2025Read
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Putra Siregar

Head of Sourcing · Indonesia Specialty Coffee

Putra Siregar leads coffee curation and content at Indonesia Specialty Coffee. He writes practical guides on green-coffee handling, roasting and brewing — from diagnosing defects like mold to dialing in espresso — helping roasters and coffee lovers get the most from Indonesian…

191
Articles published
2023
Writing since
Aug 2026
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