{"id":34309,"date":"2026-04-30T00:12:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T07:12:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stories.starbucks.com\/asia\/?p=34309"},"modified":"2026-04-30T02:13:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T09:13:38","slug":"sumatra-origin-experience-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stories.starbucks.com\/asia\/stories\/2026\/sumatra-origin-experience-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"A Shared Journey To Origin: Where Sumatra&#8217;s Coffee Begins"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"sbx-page-header-featured alignfull has-large-flow-space requires-no-top-page-spacing\">\n\t<div class=\"sbx-page-header-featured__inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"sbx-page-header-featured__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sbx-page-header-featured__top-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/stories.starbucks.com\/asia\/stories\/category\/coffee\/\" class=\"sbux-pill\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Coffee &amp; Craft<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h1\t\t\t\tclass=\"sbx-page-header-featured__title is-style-display-sm\"\n\t\t\t\titemprop=\"headline\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tA Shared Journey To Origin: Where Sumatra&#8217;s Coffee Begins\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sbx-page-header-featured__excerpt\" itemprop=\"abstract\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p> Starbucks partners from across Asia Pacific, China, and Japan came together for the Starbucks Origin Experience in Sumatra, Indonesia. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sbx-page-header-featured__bottom-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sbux-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sbux-meta__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\titemprop=\"datePublished\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdatetime=\"2026-04-30T00:12:22-07:00\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApril 30, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"sbx-page-header-featured__media\"\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"--x: 0.52; 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Many experienced Sumatra\u2019s traditional wet\u2011hulled (<em>giling basah<\/em>) processing method for the first time, seeing firsthand how precision, timing, and craftsmanship influence quality.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Lisa a district manager from Starbucks New Zealand who is originally from Medan, Indonesia, the experience felt both professional and deeply personal.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cLearning about the lives of smallholder farmers and witnessing the journey from planting to picking my own coffee cherries are moments I will cherish for the rest of my life,\u201d said Lisa. \u201cThe care, judgement, and patience involved are at a scale I had never imagined. Seeing it firsthand gives you a whole new respect for the journey behind every bean,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/1000039970-1-scaled-e1777447261495.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34237\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For partners who work with coffee every day, the process brought fresh perspective.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aleks, a senior manager from the Hong Kong Support Center, reflected: <\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe work with whole bean coffee every day, but being here shows you what those beans represent before they ever reach a bag or a shelf.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"34245\" src=\"https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/E43B36AF-178E-4920-98B8-9006832B5354-768x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/E43B36AF-178E-4920-98B8-9006832B5354-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/E43B36AF-178E-4920-98B8-9006832B5354-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/E43B36AF-178E-4920-98B8-9006832B5354-1024x1365.png 1024w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/E43B36AF-178E-4920-98B8-9006832B5354-480x640.png 480w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/E43B36AF-178E-4920-98B8-9006832B5354-300x400.png 300w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/E43B36AF-178E-4920-98B8-9006832B5354-320x427.png 320w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/E43B36AF-178E-4920-98B8-9006832B5354-160x213.png 160w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/E43B36AF-178E-4920-98B8-9006832B5354.png 1086w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<body><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supporting farmers, strengthening communities<\/h4>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the Starbucks Farmer Support Center, partners learned how Starbucks works with farmers to support quality, sustainability, and resilience &#8211; today and into the future. Through agronomy training and locally tailored guidance, farmers are supported in building stronger livelihoods.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Partners also experienced first-hand, through a volunteering activity with Corus International, on how grants from The Starbucks Foundation support coffee growing communities with education, clean water, hygiene, and healthcare.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Sudhakar a partner with TATA Starbucks India, the impact was deeply personal.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt\u2019s not just a place, it\u2019s a source of knowledge, support, and hope for farmers,&#8221; said Sudhakar.  \u201cYou can see the pride as farmers talk about their crops. It\u2019s not just about coffee, it\u2019s about a better future for their families,&#8221; he added.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-24-at-6.40.43-PM.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-24-at-6.40.43-PM.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-24-at-6.40.43-PM-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-24-at-6.40.43-PM-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-24-at-6.40.43-PM-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-24-at-6.40.43-PM-480x320.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-24-at-6.40.43-PM-320x213.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-24-at-6.40.43-PM-160x107.jpeg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<body><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Built on trust<\/h4>\n<\/body>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"34277\" src=\"https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/IMG_5252-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/IMG_5252-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/IMG_5252-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/IMG_5252-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/IMG_5252-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/IMG_5252-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/IMG_5252-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/IMG_5252-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/IMG_5252-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/IMG_5252-160x107.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"34305\" src=\"https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/Drying-coffee-beans-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34305\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"34289\" src=\"https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-24-at-6.40.30-PM-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-24-at-6.40.30-PM-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-24-at-6.40.30-PM-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-24-at-6.40.30-PM-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-24-at-6.40.30-PM-480x320.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-24-at-6.40.30-PM-320x213.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-24-at-6.40.30-PM-160x107.jpeg 160w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-24-at-6.40.30-PM.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Across farms and supplier visits, one theme was clear: great coffee is built on trust. Long\u2011term relationships rooted in transparency, respect, and shared purpose help protect both quality and livelihoods.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sudhakar reflected on what sustains Starbucks coffee over time.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThese partnerships go beyond transactions. They are built on trust, honesty, and empathy,&#8221; said Sudhakar. \u201cBecause behind every bean are people and their livelihoods and those relationships grow stronger with time,&#8221; he added.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-24-at-6.41.57-PM.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-24-at-6.41.57-PM.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-24-at-6.41.57-PM-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-24-at-6.41.57-PM-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-24-at-6.41.57-PM-480x640.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-24-at-6.41.57-PM-300x400.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-24-at-6.41.57-PM-320x427.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-24-at-6.41.57-PM-160x213.jpeg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<body><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carrying the experience forward<\/h4>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many partners, the Origin Experience changed how they see their role in coffee\u2019s story.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Aleks, returning to everyday work in the Hong Kong Support Center came with renewed meaning.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNow, when I think about the coffees we develop and share with customers, I see the people and places behind them. It changes how you approach every decision,&#8221; said Aleks.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Lisa, the journey brought her back to where it all began. \u201cComing back to Sumatra felt like a full\u2011circle moment; reconnecting with my roots and sharing how much we value Sumatran coffee in New Zealand.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She summed up the experience in a single word: \u201cFulfilment.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As partners returned home across Asia Pacific, they carried more than memories. They carried stories, responsibility, and renewed pride. 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