Indonesian Embassy Introduces Ijen Coffee in New Zealand
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The Indonesian Embassy in Wellington held the “Coffee Talk and Coffee Cupping” event to promote Indonesian coffee by brewing Java Arabica coffee from Mount Ijen, Banyuwangi.
“The presence of Ijen Coffee will add more variety to coffees served in cafes in Wellington, which is known as the world’s capital of coffee,” said Jose Tavares, New Zealand Ambassador to Indonesia.
Tavares added that Indonesians should be grateful because the country has numerous variety of specialty coffee from Aceh to Papua.
The event was attended by representatives from several coffee companies in Wellington. They also provided with the chance to taste the flavor of Ijen Coffee during the coffee cupping event.
The event is also expected to increase Indonesia’s coffee export to New Zealand, which reaches up to a monthly average of 60 tons in 2015.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific Indonesian coffee was promoted at the event in Wellington?
Which specific Indonesian coffee was promoted at the event in Wellington?
The Indonesian Embassy promoted Java Arabica coffee sourced from Mount Ijen in Banyuwangi. This particular variety was brewed for attendees, offering a taste of its flavour during the coffee cupping session.
Q.What is the primary goal of the "Coffee Talk and Coffee Cupping" event?
What is the primary goal of the "Coffee Talk and Coffee Cupping" event?
The event's main objective was to promote Indonesian coffee in New Zealand. It is also expected to help increase Indonesia's coffee exports to the country, building on previous trade figures.
Q.How much coffee did Indonesia export to New Zealand on average in 2015?
How much coffee did Indonesia export to New Zealand on average in 2015?
Indonesia's coffee exports to New Zealand reached a monthly average of 60 tons in 2015. The recent promotional event aims to further increase these export figures.
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