Four Young People from the Netherlands Learning Barista Skills at Lupung Cafe, Sekadau
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| Four young people from the Netherlands: earnestly learning to be baristas at Lupung Cafe. |
Learning barista skills at Lupung Cafe
Four young individuals hailing from the Netherlands are currently honing their barista skills at Lupung Cafe, nestled in the heart of Sekadau.
A barista is someone skilled in the making and presentation of coffee beverages, especially espresso. They not only craft coffee drinks but also are responsible for mastering various techniques such as grinding coffee beans, extracting espresso, measuring and mixing other ingredients like milk, and decorating coffee drinks with beautiful designs.
Baristas also often act as hosts in coffee shops, welcoming customers, taking orders, and providing friendly customer service.
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| Learning and enjoying every process of becoming skilled baristas. |
"The four learners from the Netherlands are truly enthusiastic. Their dedication is evident. It's truly admirable, and that's how every young generation should prepare themselves for the 'school of life,'" said Anwar, a member of the Keling Kumang Education Foundation board.
A call of history
Reflecting on the history of the Nusantara, the four young persons from the Netherlands represent a "call of history."
In the past, the VOC (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie) planted a significant amount of coffee in the Nusantara.
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Some remnants or legacies of VOC coffee are still preserved in Jangkang and Krayan (North Kalimantan) and grow wild along riverbanks.
These coffee trees are tall and large, with some bearing fruit and others not. Judging by their morphology, the VOC legacy coffee is of the Robusta variety.
Gerakan Credit Union Keling Kumang - GKCUKK (The Keling Kumang Credit Union Movement) with all its business entities, has now become a "learning center" for many people, including learners from abroad.
- Masri Sareb Putra
