Heritage Editorial

The keepers of the archipelago's rarest coffee tradition.

Kopi luwak is a heritage that demands precision — from selecting beans passed by wild civets, to halal processing, to a roast that preserves the original character. Our team writes about every stage, drawing on years of experience in Sei Sikambing.

7Contributors
2.5kKg / Year
15+Years
85+Articles
Meet the Team

Seven practitioners, one tradition.

The team that selects, processes, roasts, and writes about the finest kopi luwak from North Sumatra.

Ca

Principal · Master Roaster

Cahyo

Started this kopi luwak business from a small roastery in Medan. Two decades refining a roast profile that preserves the bean's unique character.

Roaster20 yrs
18 articles
Il

Operations Lead

Ilman

Oversees intake of beans from wild-luwak suppliers, sorting, and post-harvest processing. The quality gatekeeper before beans reach the roaster.

Operations12 yrs
14 articles
IA

Export Compliance

Iyus Aperto

Ensures export documentation meets international regulations — phytosanitary, halal certification, COA. Belawan liaison.

Compliance8 yrs
11 articles
PA

Q Grader · Quality

Pippo Ardilles

Provides QC sign-off for batches entering the premium catalog. CQI Q Grader with a specialty in luwak sensory profiling.

Q Grader12 yrs
13 articles
TP

Sensory Analyst

Tania Putri

Sensory analyst for the kopi luwak cup profile — earthy, syrupy, with a long finish. Writes the flavor notes for each batch.

Sensory6 yrs
9 articles
TA

Sourcing · Wild Luwak

Tazakka Artesa

In the field verifying that every bean we accept truly comes from wild civets — never caged farms.

Sourcing7 yrs
8 articles
HH

Editorial Lead

Hafif Hizli

Maintains accurate and respectful narratives about kopi luwak — including educating readers on the "wild vs caged" ethics.

Editorial5 yrs
22 articles
Editorial Standard

Every article written with respect.

Kopi luwak is a sensitive product — we write about it accurately, ethically, and from direct roastery experience.

i

Written by a practitioner

The author is a roaster, Q Grader, or ops lead who works directly with the bean every day.

ii

Source verification

Every "wild luwak" claim is verified against supplier documentation and field visits.

iii

Peer review

Editor + one ops team member sign off for technical and ethical accuracy.

iv

Periodic refresh

Articles about specific batches or suppliers are refreshed every year.

Certification & Accreditation

The standards we uphold.

HalalMUI Indonesia
SCASpecialty Coffee
CQIQ-Grader License
AEKIAICE Member
WildEthical Sourcing
BPOMFood Safety

Interested in the finest kopi luwak?

Reach our roastery directly at Jl. Sei Besitang No.18 B, Medan. We welcome visits for cupping sessions and private-label discussions.