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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.

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Head of Sourcing
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191 published
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Sumatra Sourcing
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The Traditional Indonesian Coffee Blends
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The Traditional Indonesian Coffee Blends

Coffee Beyond the Bean Indonesia is celebrated as one of the world’s great coffee nations. From the volcanic soils of…

04/09/2025Read
What is the Best Coffee Beans for Espresso?
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What is the Best Coffee Beans for Espresso?

Generally, it’s a blend of Arabica and Robusta that is roasted Medium-dark to dark for Classic Italian Espresso. This results…

03/09/2025Read
Robusta Coffee Prices Surge 51% in August 2025
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Robusta Coffee Prices Surge 51% in August 2025

Robusta coffee futures rallied strongly in August 2025, with prices jumping from USD 3,300 per ton on August 1st to…

31/08/2025Read
is Post-Roast Sorting Coffee Important?
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is Post-Roast Sorting Coffee Important?

Post-roast sorting Coffee helps to enhance flavour, consistency, and visual appeal. Because after roasting, some beans can look different, some…

29/08/2025Read
How to Brewing Balinese Coffee at Home
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How to Brewing Balinese Coffee at Home

Guide to Brewing Balinese coffee to unlock the unique flavor experience (Sweet Citrus, Chocolate, Floral Aroma, and Medium Body). Originating…

27/08/2025Read
Why Liberica Coffee Beans are the Hidden Gems of the Coffee Industry
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Why Liberica Coffee Beans are the Hidden Gems of the Coffee Industry

Liberica coffee beans is the third coffee species that serious drinkers and roasters graduate to once they master Arabica and…

26/08/2025Read
From Coffee to Tea: England’s Complex History Unraveled
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From Coffee to Tea: England’s Complex History Unraveled

England drinks tea because policy, supply, and culture aligned in a precise sequence. Coffee introduced a sober public sphere; tea…

25/08/2025Read
Coffee Machine Maintenance 101: Extend the Life of Your Brewer
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Coffee Machine Maintenance 101: Extend the Life of Your Brewer

Imagine waking up, craving that perfect, rich aroma of coffee—only to sip a bitter, metallic brew.The culprit? A neglected coffee…

22/08/2025Read
Anaerobic Coffee Processing
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Anaerobic Coffee Processing

What is Anaerobic Processing? Anaerobic processing is the fermentation of coffee in a completely oxygen-free environment. Instead of being exposed…

22/08/2025Read
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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
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2023
Writing since
Aug 2026
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