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Coffee/Expert Profile
Expertise
Questions on Indonesian Coffee (thats my speciality). Can include specific origins (East Java, Takengon, Toraja, Kintamani-Bali etc. Also about specific beans- Lintong, Mandehling, Java arabicas..etc. Also any other questions about Indonesian Coffee- the different cupping qualities, bean hardness, roast profiles...through to any questions about Indonesian coffee scene- does coffee luwak exists? How much coffee is exported from Central Java? Who planted the first plantations in East Java? Why is coffee often called "Java"
Experience in the area
Indonesian coffee roaster and bean exporter. Been in the business here for some time.
Organizations
SCAA, AASCA, SCAE, WAGRO and the Roasters Guild.
Education/Credentials
Bachelors Degree (New Zealand)
What do you like about this subject?
Indonesian coffee is literally my life. I work, eat and drink for the stuff.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
Coffee is a truly specialty field (pardon the pun). Learning more and more every day. Indonesia, with 17,000 islands, has so many undiscovered coffee sources.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Anna | 08/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Im truly grateful and impressed by ..... |
| troy | 12/25/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Once again your answers where extremely helpful ..... |
| troy | 12/22/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for the information. Being a ..... |
| scott | 10/10/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Jenni | 08/18/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very honest and prompt response, thanks. Thanks ..... |
Recent Answers from Alun Evans
2009-08-02 Balinese Coffee:
Hello Anna, Generally the Indonesian method of preparing coffee is called "Kopi Tubruk". As you have mentioned the coffee is very finely ground. This is too fine for an espresso machine or a drip machine/french
2009-02-19 Importing coffee from Nicaragua:
Hello Scott, The FDA website outlines this in some detail, so although I will cover your question below it would still be a good idea to check through the website again as my experience is shipping
2008-12-23 coffee roasters:
Hello Troy. Indeed Coffee Roasting is a good part art combined with an equal measure of knowledge. The Art side is interpreting how you want the coffee to "cup" (or taste when being drunk). To do this
2008-12-22 komodo:
Hello Troy, I have not tried this coffee but I understand originally it was roasted exclusively for the coffee fickle public of Starbucks, Japan. After a few years the blend was so popular other Starbucks
2008-12-22 indonesian coffee:
Hello Troy, generally my favorite Indonesian Coffee changes crop season to crop season. However, most of my favorite indonesian Coffees are from either North Sumatra or Indonesian Papua. Both of these
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