Wonderful Taste of Coffee Brotherhood

Coffee’s true power lies in its ability to bring people together, share stories for a united spirit in striving for prosperity.

Kompas/Rony Ariyanto Nugroho

Participants take part in the Ngopi Saraosna Vol. 4 coffee bean roasting competition in the yard of Gedung Sate, in Bandung, West Java, on Friday, Dec. 8. The development of coffee as a commodity in the West Java economy is predicted to deliver financial benefits to various layers of society.

For some people, great coffee is about more than just its unique taste and bewitching aroma. Coffee’s true power lies in its ability to bring people together, share stories and ultimately foster a united spirit in striving for prosperity. The Ngopi Saraosna event combined these elements into a singular purpose.

Held for the first time during the Ngopi Saraosna event on Saturday (9/12) at the Gedung Sate in Bandung, West Java, a quiz for coffee farmers quickly gained popularity. Ten groups of farmers participated in the quiz.