Supporting the Development of the Local Coffee Industry, AMANAH Holds a Barista Competition

ACEH — Fully supporting the realization of developments in the local coffee industry, AMANAH is holding a Barista competition.

In this competition, the Aceh Youth Creative Hub (AYCH) or the Aneuk Muda Aceh Superior and Great Center Building (AMANAH) carried out qualifications as well as strict selection and hard skills tests.Not only that, but a coaching clinic is also taking place with the aim of continuing to improve the quality and competence of young Acehnese baristas.

The Regional Management Council (DPD) of the Indonesian Coffee Association (ASKI) provides full support for AMANAH’s activities in order to raise the potential of the Aceh coffee industry to world level.One of the participants from Aceh Besar, Muhammad Gaddafi admitted that he was very happy with this event because it could improve his professionalism to become a barista.

“I really like the world of coffee, and the 2024 Aceh Barista Championship gives me the opportunity to continue learning and developing my career in this field,” he said.

“Events like this really help us to increase our professionalism and knowledge about coffee products,” said Gaddafi.

Indeed, it is not just holding a Barista event, but AMANAH is also focused on continuing to preserve and develop the Aceh coffee industry.

Through this program, it is hoped that Aceh coffee will remain of international quality with superior blends and full of preserving local values.

This competition can encourage the enthusiasm of the young generation of Rencong Country to continue to develop in the field of coffee and other creative industries.

Meanwhile, one of the judges, Ari Ichlas Niate, gave high appreciation to AMANAH because the competition was also a gathering place for the local barista community.

“Thank God, for the 2024 Aceh Barista Championship, the participants come from various regions in Aceh, such as Langsa, Kuala Simpang (Aceh Tamiang), Lhokseumawe, Bireun, as well as the Bener Meriah and Gayo coffee producers,” he said.

“This is not only a competition, but also an important moment of friendship for the barista community in Aceh,” said Ari.

Then, Teuku Ghufran Wafi, one of the judges said that the competition that AMANAH held was very important because of how great the potential is for coffee in Aceh to become famous internationally.

“Actually, it is very important for baristas to take part in competitions like this to upgrade themselves from their skills, from current industry developments, so they can adapt. That’s why we create local competitions like the one ASKI and Amanah created,” concluded Ghufran.