Living in Aceh
The people of Aceh can not be separated from coffee. Therefore, the coffee shop will be a lot we meet in various corners of the country nicknamed this Veranda of Mecca. Both day and night, various walks of life in Aceh fill coffee shops to relax for coffee.
not limited from the young to the old, male or female, poor and rich, all mingling without barriers. It can be said, coffee is like a breath for the Acehnese who can not be separated from their daily life since the time of the sultanate of Aceh.
the tradition of drinking coffee has grown from generation to generation as the development of Aceh as one of the world-class coffee producing regions. Since the Dutch colonial era until now, there are at least two areas of coffee production centers in Aceh, namely Ulee Kareng and Gayo. Ulee Kareng coffee which belongs to Robusta coffee is produced from District Ulee Kareng.
Meanwhile, Gayo coffee which includes Arabica Coffee in the world market including premium coffee class. the two types of coffee is what scents the name of Aceh as one of the best coffee producers in the country that dominate 40% of the domestic market.
Especially for Coffee Ulee Kareng, can be said almost all coffee shops in Banda Aceh presenting coffee production this area. the process of processing coffee powder in these coffee shops store their own uniqueness.
Coffee powder is not just brewed with hot water but cooked, so the aroma and taste of coffee that comes out really strong. this cooked coffee then undergoes several times the filtering process using a conical sieve.
In these coffee shops, coffee is generally offered in three serving variations, namely black coffee, milk coffee and sanger. black coffee and dairy coffee may have often been encountered in other parts of Indonesia, but Sanger is a typical and original blend of Aceh.
At first glance to see how it looks, this coffee is similar to coffee milk. but typical of Sanger is the composition of milk and sugar that is not dominant to make the fragrance and taste more tasted coffee. Mixed coffee filter, condensed milk and sugar is then shaken until frothy.
although times have changed, the culture of drinking coffee in the midst of the people of Aceh is maintained. This tradition continues to decline down to their young generation today. which makes it different, now the convenience and facilities offered by managers also determine whether or not a coffee shop in Banda Aceh. now, a comfortable layout and free internet hotspot (wifi) facilities generally attract more young people to feel at home in the coffee shop.
however, for those who are genuine connoisseurs of true coffee, a simple but one-stop shop for one of the best coffee blends in Aceh such as Kedai Solong in Ulee Kareng remains the number one destination when traveling to Banda Aceh