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The story of the Batavia shipwreck in his native land brought Aidan Broderick came to Jakarta. His passion for coffee making moved popularize Indonesian coffee.

Aidan Broderick's career began long before the coffee drink is considered part of the lifestyle. Since the age of 16 years, the man from Australia has fallen in love with coffee. The result of the mix is ​​often awarded at the Golden Bean Awards in Australia. In 2011, coffee concoction Aidan was ranked 3rd out of the 200 blends are included in the Golden Bean Awards. For roaster of Tanamera's Coffee Shop, Coffee like love, religion, and artwork. Listen Rasamasa conversation with Aidan about the ins and outs of becoming a roaster and coffee dispensing daily at Tanamera.

How can the story 'stranded' in Indonesia?

The story is very long. Since childhood, I always wanted to Indonesia. Back in my hometown, Perth, there are the ruins of the ship Batavia. It is said that the story, when the ship was stranded in Australia, the passengers go crazy and kill each other. Inside the ship there is a treasure that much. When reading about Batavia and Jakarta, and then connect the two, I think, Jakarta is definitely an interesting place. Jakarta is also more or less have the same atmosphere with Perth.

Then, how can start a career in the coffee industry?

I have about 7 years into the roaster. Previously, I finished the coffee maker for 10 years. I began a career in the world of coffee at the age of 16 years, in 1997, when the coffee maker in my place of work in sick. My boss said, "You replace it before today. Staying put this hour coffee and sugar drop that much. "Since then, I am interested in coffee and said to myself, that I should be able to make good coffee. However, when it became a coffee maker is a profession that is still considered odd, not proud for the long term. In fact, so much construction workers are considered to have a future. I remember, when first asked what my job and I say coffee, people will frown and say, "what is it?". But, now this profession already has a place in the community and is considered a cool job.

What the hell, the first coffee you serve?

I think bad. Over the years, artificial coffee I was unwell. When I started, there is no standard-standard in making coffee. Many suggestions and opinions to make good coffee, but ultimately all depends on you. I've found a site that contains the basics of making coffee.

But, again, makes coffee that is not an exact science. There are many elements involved. It's like a work of art that has a lot of gray area.

Criteria for a good roaster was like what?

Not too complex real. Most importantly, have a strong hand, especially if you work in a place that has a lot of customers. Before so roaster, barista should be first. In addition, should always practice because usually there will always be wrong and it should be fixed. If the coffee produced has a delicious aroma and flavor, you are a good roaster. Consistency is also required, because it does not make a good roaster coffee that on certain days tasty but in days not bad.

What is the right food to drink coffee?

I myself really like to drink coffee with chocolate. Usually coffee would be more enjoyable if accompanied by small cakes.

What mission brought by Tanamera in the world of coffee?

We strive to promote Indonesian coffees. Indonesian coffee is famous for its taste, generally has a full body and a relatively low level of acidity. Unfortunately, Indonesian coffee is rarely exposed in the country. Indonesia is the fourth-largest coffee producer in the world, with exports last year amounted to 300,000 tons, and 75,000 tons of which is Arabica coffee. Ninety percent of the coffee is grown by small farmers on the land area of ​​less than one hectare. Farmers in Indonesia also sometimes paid only modest. Tanamera trying to improve the welfare of farmers as well popularized Indonesian coffee.

What kind of coffee do you recommend in Tanamera?

Aceh Gayo coffee, because it feels natural. This type of coffee is also a bit tricky when processed.

 

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