A Bali roaster's guide to Indonesian coffee: how Aceh, Sumatra, Java, Bali, Flores, Sulawesi and Papua actually differ in the cup, what giling basah does, and how to pick the one that suits how you brew.

Running Koro changed how we think about roasting software. From the outside, coffee roasting software can look like a tool...

Ten years ago, I was hosting back-to-back online meetings, building tech products that impressed corporate boards but never touched real lives. Today, I'm sitting cross-legged on woven mats with farmers in Indonesia, creating something that brings joy to people's mornings worldwide. This isn't just another tech-to-passion career pivot story—it's about discovering that the most advanced coffee culture in the world isn't in Melbourne's laneways or Berlin's third-wave cafés, but right here in Indonesia, where farmers and roasters collaborate at the same table, revolutionizing what specialty coffee can be.

Giling basah, Indonesia's revolutionary wet hull process, transforms necessity into art. Born in 1970s Aceh, this method removes parchment at 30-50% moisture—flipping traditional coffee processing completely.

From Sumatra's famous "Mandheling" with its syrupy body and cedar notes to Flores' emerging forest coffees, wet hulling creates Indonesia's signature jade-blue beans. Once misunderstood, today's wet-hulled coffees score 85+ in competitions.

Discover how JYN Coffee's Bajawa forest coffee represents wet hull's evolution—ancient forests meeting modern innovation. This Independence Day, taste how Indonesian farmers turned practical solutions into world-class specialty coffee.

Following our participation at World of Coffee Jakarta 2025, several Indonesian publications have highlighted Koro Roasters' approach to specialty coffee....

Koro Coffee News Roundup: January 17, 2025 Welcome to Koro Coffee News for January 17, 2025! Grab your favorite brew...

Want to brew better coffee? Let's dive into coffee yield! In this article, we'll explore what yield is, how it affects your coffee's taste, and easy ways to adjust it at home. Get ready to upgrade your brewing skills and enjoy a more delicious cup of coffee!