Notes from the curator

Coffee first came to Indonesia in the late 1600’s, when it was planted in Java, and cultivation in Sumatra followed in the 1800’s. Since then, Sumatra has become one of the world’s fabled coffee origins. Situated on the ring of fire and straddling the Equator, Sumatra is graced with beautiful mountains, rich volcanic soils, and many microclimates that are well suited for the growth and production of elite quality coffee.