The entry of the Starbucks brand into Laos reaffirms the company’s long-term commitment to continued growth across Southeast Asia

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As part of the Starbucks brand’s continued expansion across Southeast Asia, Coffee Concepts Limited, a subsidiary of Maxim’s Caterers Limited, today opened the doors to the first Starbucks store in Laos, representing Starbucks 15th market in the Asia Pacific region* and 84th market globally. Located in the capital city of Vientiane, the store opening reaffirms Starbucks long-term commitment to continued growth across Asia with more than 12,000 stores in the region.

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“We’re excited to reach this highly anticipated milestone of opening our first store in Laos,” said Emmy Kan, senior vice president and president, Asia Pacific. “Having operated in Southeast Asia for more than 25 years, we are honored to welcome our newest partners in Laos to join us in bringing the unparalleled Starbucks Experience to local customers through unique store designs, handcrafted beverages, thoughtful coffee experiences, and welcoming environments.”

Starbucks® stores in Laos will be operated by its licensee partner Coffee Concepts Limited, a subsidiary of Maxim’s Caterers Limited. Through Coffee Concepts Limited, the Starbucks brand comes to life in more than 900 stores across Hong Kong and Macau regions, Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore and Thailand.

“As we celebrate our first store in Laos, we are committed to delivering the best experience to our new partners and customers in the market,” said Michael Wu, Chairman and Managing Director of Hong Kong Maxim’s Group. “We look forward to creating more rewarding opportunities for partners and fostering more connections between partners and customers as we continue to grow in Laos.”

Known for its rich history in coffee production, Laos is a market with a thriving coffee culture. The new store adds to this by offering a warm and familiar coffeehouse experience alongside Starbucks signature handcrafted beverages. Inspired by the layers and symmetry of Laos’ architecture, the store is designed to bring the coffee experience and our brand heritage to life. The handcrafted, textured door handle welcomes customers with an authentic touch from the moment they enter the store. The ceiling of the entire store is covered with Siren scale wood tiles, mimicking the brand’s signature Siren and the historical housing architecture in Laos. Ceiling tiles are adorned with botanical wood craft, inspired by coffee plants and the natural scenery of the country, creating a welcoming, yet familiar third place for customers.

The store builds on Starbucks approach to deliver the Starbucks Experience to its partners and customers in locally relevant ways, while honoring the heritage and beauty of Laotian art and folklore. In collaboration with a local artist, a hand painted piece of artwork features a Siren boldly looking ahead, holding a coffee branch. The coffee bar is located in the center of the store, putting customer connection at the heart of the experience.

To celebrate the arrival of the store in Laos, the first 300 Starbucks customers to visit the café will receive a free limited-edition drinkware and a Starbucks Bearista® Bear upon purchase of a Grande or Venti size handcrafted beverage, as a token of gratitude.

As the Starbucks brand expands into Laos, the company is committed to using its scale for good and creating a positive impact in every community it serves. Guided by the Starbucks Mission and Values, Starbucks is committed to attracting and retaining an industry-leading team of partners, and creating opportunities to develop fulfilling careers in the coffee industry.

Across its markets in Asia, including China and Japan, Starbucks today operates more than 10,000 stores and employs more than 149,000 partners (employees) who proudly wear the green apron.

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Available at select Starbucks® stores for a limited time, get merry this holiday season with festive new beverages across the Asia Pacific region.

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NEW! STARBUCKS® RED VELVET OATMILK LATTE

Brighten your holidays with the Red Velvet Oatmilk Latte, a treat with hints of vanilla that will remind you of freshly baked red velvet delicacy. Combining Starbucks signature espresso, red velvet sauce and luxuriously smooth steamed oatmilk, this plant-based milk beverage is perfect for the holidays, topped with white swirls of whipped cream and a sprinkle of red velvet cookie topping. Also available as a hot, iced, or blended handcrafted beverage.

NEW! STARBUCKS® RED VELVET OATMILK CREAM FRAPPUCCINO® BLENDED

The light red-hued Red Velvet Oatmilk Cream Frappuccino® Blended Beverage is sure to brighten up your holidays and put you in a festive mood. Reminiscent of a red velvet treat, the beverage blends creamy oatmilk with red velvet sauce and is served with a generous heap of whipped cream and a dusting of red velvet cookie topping. Also available as a blended handcrafted beverage.

STARBUCKS® TOFFEE NUT CRUNCH COLD BREW

An ideal pairing for your holiday memories, the Toffee Nut Crunch Cold Brew promises a cascade of velvety coffee to put you in a dreamy mood this season. A blend of Starbucks® Signature Cold Brew and warm Toffee Nut flavors, this tempting beverage promises layers of textures, topped with a thick blanket of Toffee Nut flavored foam with crunchy Toffee Nut topping. Also available as an iced handcrafted beverage.

STARBUCKS® TOFFEE NUT CRUNCH NITRO COLD BREW

Indulge in caramelized and luscious layers of toffee flavors with the buttery smooth Toffee Nut Crunch Nitro Cold Brew, an icy and energizing winter pick-me-up. Served deliciously cold and straight from the tap, the Toffee Nut Crunch Nitro Cold Brew packs an irresistibly comforting infusion of caramel, topped with a blanket of Toffee Nut cold foam and a dash of crunchy toffee nut. Also available as an iced handcrafted beverage.

STARBUCKS® TOFFEE NUT CRUNCH LATTE &nbsp;

Get all toasty and cozy this holiday with the beloved Toffee Nut Crunch Latte. This returning festive favorite unites the heartwarming flavors of buttery toffee nut balanced with subtle notes of toasted nuts with Starbucks® signature espresso for a deliciously rich cup of comfort. Also available as a hot, iced, or blended handcrafted beverage.

STARBUCKS® PEPPERMINT MOCHA

Your all-time favorite holiday special, the iconic Starbucks® Peppermint Mocha, is back to bring warmth and sweetness this season. Inspired by traditional holiday sweets, the chocolatey Peppermint Mocha, topped with whipped cream and red and white candy bits, is reminiscent of cozy days spent with loved ones. Also available as a hot, iced, or blended handcrafted beverage.

STARBUCKS® GINGERBREAD LATTE&nbsp;

The all-star festive Gingerbread Latte makes a comeback this holiday season to bring comforting flavors and joyful memories. The Gingerbread Latte exquisitely blends Starbucks classic signature espresso roast with sweet and delicately spicy gingerbread flavors for the perfect holiday treat. Available as hot, iced, or blended handcrafted beverage. Also available as a hot, iced, or blended handcrafted beverage.

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On September 1, Starbucks stores in Japan will offer new seasonal beverages developed by four Starbucks partners (employees) for a limited time. The partners, who've earned the title of Starbucks Coffee Ambassador through a nation-wide competition, collaborated to create a lineup that celebrates fall flavors, autumn ingredients and the passionate coffee craft of Starbucks partners.

Available across Japan, the Marrone Cassis Frappuccino® blended beverage features an exquisite combination of earthy chestnut, bright and sweet blackcurrant, and Starbucks signature coffee.

Customers in East Japan, Central Japan and West Japan will also be able to try new region-exclusive beverages:

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New fall beverages created by Starbucks Japan baristas

New beverages designed by Starbucks Japan partners arrive in stores this fall.

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For a limited time, Starbucks customers in Korea can enjoy refreshing new beverages and merchandise perfect for starting the summer, including:

This week, three new beverages join the summer lineup: 

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Refreshing new summer sips available in Korea

New beverages and merchandise in South Korea will make your summer sweeter.

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Available at Starbucks®&nbsp;stores in Asia for a limited time,&nbsp;revitalize your summer with refreshing and creamy new seasonal beverages.

NEW! STARBUCKS® SEASONAL HANDCRAFTED BEVERAGE

NEW! HAZELNUT MOCHA CHEESECAKE FRAPPUCCINO BLENDED BEVERAGE

Sit back and satisfy your cravings for a rich chocolaty treat with the exquisitely blended Hazelnut Mocha Cheesecake Frappuccino® blended beverage. Hazelnut syrup and cream cheese flavored sauce are perfectly blended with Starbucks Frappuccino® Roast coffee, milk, and ice, then layered over a bed of golden graham cracker crumbs, topped with airy whipped cream and shredded white chocolate for a decadent finish.

Also available as a hot and iced handcrafted beverage.

NEW! STRAWBERRY RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE FRAPPUCCINO BLENDED BEVERAGE

Have a slice of tangy-sweet summer bliss with the creamy Strawberry Raspberry Cheesecake Frappuccino® blended beverage, a perfect cheesecake beverage bursting with notes of rich cream cheese and juicy berry sauce. The classic, irresistible mix of cream cheese flavored sauce and sweet berry sauce is blended with milk and ice, layered on a bed of buttery biscuit crumbs and topped with smooth whipped cream, before a final dusting of white chocolate shreds.

NEW! HONEY RUBY GRAPEFRUIT COLD BREW

As fresh as a summer breeze, the Honey Ruby Grapefruit Cold Brew is a juicy, citrusy twist on a classic that is sure to refresh your summer days. Starbucks classic super-smooth Cold Brew coffee is blended with zingy lemonade and ice, sweetened with a touch of golden honey and topped with bits of grapefruit to create a zesty refreshing treat.

Available as an iced handcrafted beverage.

SALTED CREAM NITRO COLD BREW

Soak in the small summer pleasures with the velvety smooth Salted Cream Nitro Cold Brew, a perfect choice to complement chilled summer moments with your loved ones. Velvety-smooth Nitro Cold Brew is sweetened with rich caramel sauce, then topped with a vanilla sweet cream cold foam and a hint of salt to create this cool and airy summer delight.

Available as an iced handcrafted beverage and a cold brew.

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Available at Starbucks® stores in Asia for a limited time, revitalize your summer with refreshing and creamy new seasonal beverages.

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New to Starbucks®&nbsp;stores in Asia, these refreshing and creamy beverages are perfect for summer.

NEW! STARBUCKS® SEASONAL HANDCRAFTED BEVERAGES

YUZU PASSIONFRUIT STARBUCKS M:LK&nbsp;CREAM™ OOLONG

Feel revitalized this summer with the Yuzu Passionfruit Starbucks M:LK Cream™ Oolong. This fresh and fruity beverage pairs our aromatic Zen Clouds Oolong tea with our citrusy yuzu passionfruit sauce, topped with a velvety cap of plant-based cream. Available as an iced handcrafted beverage.

STRAWBERRY MANGO JELLY STARBUCKS M:LK CREAM™ OOLONG

Make every ray of sunshine count with the Strawberry Mango Jelly Starbucks M:LK Cream™ Oolong. This fruity beverage perfectly pairs our floral Zen Clouds Oolong tea with sweet strawberry sauce and juicy mango jelly chunks, finished with extra smooth plant-based cream topping for a light, creamy finish. Available as an iced handcrafted beverage.

STARBUCKS® MANGO ON THE BEACH FRAPPUCCINO®

The Mango on the Beach&nbsp;Frappuccino® brings you the ultimate vacation feeling, packed with fruity flavor. Enjoy the delectable combination of our lively mango sauce blended with milk and ice, layered on a bed of bouncy mango jelly chunks and topped with luxurious whipped cream and a dusting of golden graham cracker crumbs.

Available as a blended handcrafted beverage. A chocolate umbrella will also atop this beverage in select markets. Customers can also customize their beverage with plant-based whipped cream, now available at Starbucks® stores across Asia Pacific.

STARBUCKS® SEASIDE MACADAMIA WHITE CHOCOLATE FRAPPUCCINO®

Transport yourself to the beach with a delightful ocean-inspired blue and white ombre beverage. Decadent white chocolate macadamia syrup is blended with milk and ice and poured over a colorful swirl of blueberry sugar powder to create a silky ocean blend, topped with fluffy whipped cream and graham cracker crumbs for a sandy-looking finish, reminiscent of beachy summer days.

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New to Starbucks® stores in Asia, these refreshing and creamy beverages are perfect for summer.

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This April, Starbucks and LINE FRIENDS, a global character brand loved by many, are joining together once again for a limited-edition merchandise collection to commemorate Earth Month across the Asia Pacific region.

Spotlighting BROWN with planet earth enjoying a cup of Starbucks® coffee, the collection includes an assortment of lifestyle accessories and reusable drinkware.&nbsp;

The drinkware is made in partnership with MiiR, a purpose-driven drinkware company dedicated to driving sustainable change.

Customers can also join BROWN on a planet-positive journey by participating in four fun-filled social media challenges for a chance to win Starbucks® Rewards Stars, inspiring them to take small steps to do better for the planet we share.

“Starbucks second merchandise collaboration with LINE FRIENDS represents our shared aspiration to create meaningful experiences in our communities,” said Erin Silvoy, vice president, Product and Marketing, Starbucks Asia Pacific. “The campaign captures both brands’ shared vision to harness scales for good for the betterment of people and the planet.”

“Following the success of the first Starbucks® X LINE FRIENDS collaboration, we are excited to bring the BROWN limited edition this April in celebration of Earth Month in Asia Pacific,” said LINE FRIENDS. “We hope to inspire people to incorporate small acts of sustainability into their everyday through fun social media mini-games with our beloved BROWN.”

The limited-edition merchandise collaboration will be available starting on April 22 at select Starbucks® stores across the Asia Pacific region, including Australia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Taiwan while supplies last.

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This April, Starbucks and LINE FRIENDS, a global character brand loved by many, are joining together once again for a limited-edition merchandise collection to commemorate Earth Month across the Asia Pacific region. Spotlighting BROWN with planet earth enjoying a cup of Starbucks® coffee, the collection includes an assortment of lifestyle accessories and reusable drinkware.&nbsp; The […]

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The warmth of spring returns to Starbucks stores across South Korea. For a limited time starting March 22, customers can enjoy new and returning seasonal favorites along with beautiful merchandise inspired by cherry blossoms.

New and returning beverages include the Midnight Bergamot Cold Brew, Pink Crystal Chamomile Tea, Pine Coco Green Yogurt Blended, and Strawberry Dream Malcha Latte, along with a new Cherry Blossom Chocolate Cake.

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Dreamy spring flavors blossom at Starbucks Korea

The warmth of spring returns to Starbucks stores across South Korea. For a limited time starting March 22, customers can enjoy new and returning seasonal favorites along with beautiful merchandise inspired by cherry blossoms. New and returning beverages include the Midnight Bergamot Cold Brew, Pink Crystal Chamomile Tea, Pine Coco Green Yogurt Blended, and Strawberry […]

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Available at Starbucks®&nbsp;stores in Asia for a limited time, these dreamy beverages are delightful treats to enjoy for the eyes and the taste buds in spring.

NEW! STARBUCKS® SEASONAL HANDCRAFTED BEVERAGE

NEW!&nbsp;STARBUCKS® STRAWBERRY DREAM PURE MATCHA LATTE:

Our classic aromatic Pure Matcha gets a delightfully fluffy strawberry twist with the Starbucks® Strawberry Dream Pure Matcha Latte. Enjoy our soothing Pure Matcha flavor, perfectly balanced with milk and strawberry syrup, creating deliciously light layers of strawberry flavored cloud foam for a subtly- sweet finish. Available as a hot and iced handcrafted beverage.

NEW! STARBUCKS® STRAWBERRY DREAM CRÈME FRAPPUCCINO® BLENDED BEVERAGE:

Gift yourself a sweet treat with Starbucks blissful Strawberry Dream Crème Frappuccino® blended beverage. The Strawberry Dream Crème Frappuccino® blended beverage is a blissful combination of strawberry and vanilla – made with milk, ice, Creme Frappuccino® syrup base, berrylicious strawberry syrup, and dreamy vanilla syrup. These flavors are layered to create a mesmerizing pink ombre look, topped with indulgent whipped cream and colorful sprinkles for a fun finish. Available as a blended handcrafted beverage. Customers can also customize their beverage with plant-based whipped cream, now available at Starbucks® stores across Asia Pacific.

NEW! STARBUCKS® SALTED CARAMEL FRAPPUCCINO®/ SALTED CARAMEL CREAM FRAPPUCCINO® BLENDED BEVERAGE:

A harmonious balance of sweet and salty, Starbucks® Salted Caramel Frappuccino® blended beverage is the satisfying bliss you need this spring. Frappuccino® Roast coffee is blended seamlessly with milk, ice, rich salted caramel syrup, and Coffee Frappuccino® syrup base. The beverage is then topped with whipped cream and drizzled with caramel sauce for a decadent finish. Available as a blended handcrafted beverage. Also available as a Cream Frappuccino® blended beverage without the Frappuccino® Roast coffee. Customers can also customize their beverage with plant-based whipped cream, now available at Starbucks® stores across Asia Pacific.

NEW!&nbsp;STARBUCKS® COCOA CLOUD MACCHIATO:

A new take on the Starbucks® Cloud Macchiato series, featuring rich cocoa. The Cocoa Cloud Macchiato combines cloud foam made from irresistible layers of milk whipped with signature espresso and delicious vanilla syrup. To top it off, rich mocha is drizzled on top in an elegant crosshatch double-circle design for a chocolatey accent. Available as a blended handcrafted beverage. Customers can also customize their beverage with plant-based whipped cream, now available at Starbucks® stores across Asia Pacific.

STARBUCKS® SALTED CARAMEL CLOUD MACCHIATO:

The irresistibly luscious Salted Caramel Cloud Macchiato returns to brighten up your cool spring mornings. Our aromatic signature espresso is skillfully combined with salted caramel syrup and deliciously light layers of fluffy milk whipped into cloud foam, giving you silky-smooth texture with every sip. This velvety creation is finished with a luxurious caramel drizzle for an extra sweet treat. Available as an iced and hot handcrafted beverage.

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Step into a blissful dream with Starbucks latest spring beverages

Welcome the dreamy spring season with Starbucks new beverages

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Starbucks is excited to announce the launch of new seasonal cherry blossom beverages and merchandise, available February 15 for a limited time at stores in Japan. 

With delicate pink designs inspired by cherry blossom in full bloom, these delicious new offerings are the perfect treats to welcome spring. The Sakura Strawberry Shiratama Frappuccino® blended beverage features a dreamy blend of strawberries and cream with a topping of whipped cream, chewy rice flour dumplings and strawberry shaved chocolate topping. The Sakura Saita Milk Latte blends sweet and tart strawberry sauce with luscious steam milk, finished with handcrafted latte art of a cherry tree in full bloom. And while supplies last, customers can customize any beverage topped with foam or whipped cream with sakura latte art handcrafted by Starbucks baristas.

A gorgeous lineup of merchandise is available, inspired by the sense of beauty and ephemeral nature of cherry blossoms. Each piece captures different expressions of cherries in full bloom, with soft pinks and refined blues that evoke the spring sky.

Customers can also enjoy cherry blossom season with the annual favorite Starbucks Sakura AR Experience, available by scanning a QR code in stores, on Starbucks receipts and bags, or on Starbucks Online Store delivery boxes.

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Starbucks announces beautiful new cherry blossom beverages and merchandise.

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This spring, Starbucks customers in Korea can enjoy three delicious new seasonal beverages at participating stores while supplies last. Made with local strawberries, the Spring Strawberry Milk mixes sweet and tart strawberry sauce with creamy iced milk, while the Spring Strawberry Green Cream Frappuccino® blended beverage pairs sweet strawberry and creamy vanilla with the earthy notes of Korean malcha. In addition, the Spring Garden Jasmine Drink refreshes beautifully with a taste of spring, offering notes of jasmine and thyme.

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Sweet spring beverages at Starbucks Korea

This spring, Starbucks customers in Korea can enjoy three delicious new seasonal beverages made with local ingredients.

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Today, Starbucks invites customers to experience a new addition to the Starbucks Dewata Coffee Sanctuary in Bali, Indonesia, with the opening of a new Coffee Experience Center that celebrates Indonesia’s rich coffee heritage and showcases how the roasting process elevates the unique quality and diverse flavor profiles of Indonesian coffees. Nestled within the Starbucks Dewata complex, Coffee Experience Center is the latest addition in a series of interactive experiences that celebrate the seed-to-cup journey, bringing together coffee sourcing, roasting, brewing, and serving for customers to explore in one place.

The Coffee Experience Center spans over 140 square meters (approx. 1,500 square feet) with designs inspired by rich copper tones and traditional Balinese Besek baskets, made with the same materials as the Starbucks Dewata Coffee Sanctuary including terracotta brickwork and terrazzo floors. Customers visiting the new Coffee Experience Center can <a>learn </a>about the art and science behind sourcing, roasting and brewing coffee, and explore coffee through interactive workshops hosted onsite.

“This year marks 20years of Starbucks retail presence in Indonesia,” said Anthony McEvoy, leader of Starbucks at PT Sari Coffee Indonesia. “We are very proud that we are making another milestone here by opening the Dewata Coffee Experience Center, serving a range of Starbucks coffees, all locally grown, sourced, and roasted coffee exclusively in Indonesia, starting with coffee from the Aceh region. The Dewata Coffee Experience Center amplifies our leadership and passion for coffee, as well as our commitment to Indonesia’s rich coffee culture.”

McEvoy added, “Aligned with Starbucks global mission to inspire and nurture the human spirit, the Dewata Coffee Experience Center is also an immersive coffee destination that is thoughtfully designed to celebrate the connection between our customers, communities and coffee farmers that is an essential part in serving our coffee. We believe that by highlighting the dedication and care involved in coffee’s creation, the more appreciation others will have to ensuring its future, and we want to reaffirm our commitment to supporting coffee farmers in Indonesia by working closely with the Farmer Support Center to ensure a sustainable future of coffee for all.”

At the Coffee Experience Center, customers can learn about Starbucks responsible sourcing practices, and how the company is working with Indonesian coffee farmers at the Farmer Support Center in North Sumatra to ensure sustainable farming practices that improve the resilience, quality, and size of harvests.

“As one of the world’s leading coffee-growing regions, Indonesia has played a unique and important role in Starbucks journey since the beginning,” said Tim Scharrer, managing director and vice president of Starbucks coffee and cocoa. “Starbucks has sourced high-quality Arabica coffee from Indonesia for 50 years and is proud to be one of the largest buyers of Indonesian coffee in the world today. At the same time, we remain dedicated to working with farmers in Indonesia to bring responsibly-sourced Indonesian coffee to the world.”

The one-storey building welcomes everyone from Monday to Sunday from 8 AM to 10 PM with capacity up to 30 seats. For further information, visit <a href="https://dewata.starbucks.co.id/">https://dewata.starbucks.co.id/</a>.

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Starbucks new Coffee Experience Center celebrates Indonesia's rich coffee heritage and the seed-to-cup journey.

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