Coffee and Beyond

Coffee on the way According to the history of coffee from Ethiopia, and is now easily found throughout the world. Drinking coffee does not always have to be at home, or in a fancy cafe. In Jakarta and other cities in Indonesia, you can find a coffee peddler riding a bicycle. The personal driver, who was drowsy because of waiting for the boss, now be happy because they do not need to pavement cafés, coffee peddler cycling because it will come to them.  If you happened to be in the street or parking lot, you can find the creative coffee peddler. They will offer a wide range of instant coffee. He was ready with three thermoses of hot water. You can choose black coffee, cappuccino, mochaccino, coffee milk, and a variety of other coffee, there's even a cafe latte. Enjoy your coffee with new friends. It's Fantastic.

Black Coffee with roasted corn As you can see in this photo, there is a unique way to enjoy a cup of coffee. My friend just sent pictures of delicious coffee with roasted corn in Puncak Pas, a mountainous area in Bogor, West Java. My friends were relaxing in this area while enjoying the view of the green. In this area there are vegetable plantations, tea plantations, villas and hotels. Drinking coffee is certainly very delicious in this area because it was cool, especially when having coffee with friends. 

Are you ready for a real adventure in paradise? Let's go to Bali and discover the best culinary tour in heaven. Real Balinese Black Coffee with Jaje Lak Lak in Paradise (cendananews.com)   If I go to the coffee shop I always order a cup of black coffee (Kopi Tubruk). Usually, the shop keepers offer croissant, pastry or toast with jam. I always hope the coffee shop also provides traditional snacks (Jajanan Pasar), Balinese, or Javanese.  I found market hawker in Bali or in various cities in Java. Of course in Jakarta, you can also find traditional snacks like getuk, layer cakes, kue lupis, cupcakes (non U.S. or Europe style), Jaja Laklak (only to be found in Bali) and various other traditional snacks.  

Coffee Farmer in Bali. Image: bali-bisnis.com The coffee we drink comes from coffee beans grown in Ethiopia, Bali, Gayo, Java, Uganda, and some other areas. Coffee cannot be grown in the four seasons such as Japan, Europe, the USA, Korea, or Australia. Coffee plantations in the area are not all owned by rich farmers or large plantation companies. In general, they are small farmers, their land is not large, and so they need the support of governments and coffee lovers from around the world.  Government officials, big business, organizations and anyone can support coffee farmers by making policies more conducive to any coffee beans that they produce could be distributed fairly, good coffee purchases by mills, exporters, importers, coffee shop network owner, employers will most coffee shops coffee trade fairer for all parties. Famous celebrities such as actress, singer, and world-class entertainers can also be a campaign to support coffee farmers. 

Image: buzzillablog.com Can Obama win?   Politicians would also like to drink coffee. Is there any serious relationship between politics and a cup of coffee? This could happen in the U.S. when Obama and Romney battle to win the oval room in the White House. Image: slate.com You certainly are familiar with a variety of surveys and polls. In addition to polls and surveys, there was no scientific method, but is considered quite accurate in predicting the results of the U.S. elections of 2012. You do not need to bother with the survey because the survey embarrassing. When their gubernatorial elections in Jakarta, Indonesia, candidate for governor who won the polls in the various surveys, it did not manage to win the governor's seat.  Let's look at a unique survey conducted by Franchise 7-Eleven. Coffee drinkers who buy caffeinated beverages at 7-Eleven store chain has successfully predicted the presidential winner since 2000. Through the program "7-Ele...

Romantic moment with Italian Espresso . Image: him.uk.msn.com Italy is famous for its old culture and history. Many relics of history that has become an icon like the Leaning Tower of Pisa, gladiator in Colosseum, spaghetti, scooters, gondola in Venice, luxury fashion, and many others. The Italians also knew very romantic (you have to prove it) and had a passion and love for the culinary. We have several pasta dishes like spaghetti and pizza. Thanks to the history of coffee from Ethiopia who spread from Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Turkish coffee finally arrived in Europe. What is your favorite Italian coffee aroma?

Image: coffeecompany.com.au Coffee has become a social tool, not just a drink at breakfast time, not just to keep you awake or just to accompany guests to chat. Drinking coffee has become a tradition that unites people in the world.  Coffee also has an interesting history for us to know so we can appreciate the origin of coffee and how coffee spread throughout the world. Coffee also has a protective effect against some diseases, but we must be prudent. Although coffee gives a sense of pleasure, happiness, do not drink too much coffee.

Miss Coffee Indonesia. Image:  Katon/Okezone.com Early last June, Putu Anandita, a Balinese girl,  crowned as Miss Coffee Indonesia 2012. Now she is Ambassador Coffee of Indonesia. For the first time, Indonesia successfully held the Miss Coffee Indonesia contest. This event is an opportunity to choose the "funnel" of Indonesian coffee in the world. Association Competition held by Duta Indonesia (ADI) is also aimed at strengthening the declaration of agro-tourism in Indonesia. Indonesia is known as a producer of excellent quality coffee. You can discover Indonesian coffee plantation on the island of Java, Toraja, Bali, Papua and Gayo (Aceh) and other areas in the archipelago. This is the task of Miss Coffee Indonesia to promote Indonesian coffee to all over the world.