Karang Taruna Members in South Jakarta Get Barista Training
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Some 10 Karang Taruna youth group members underwent barista training at Santa Market, Petogogan Urban Village, Kebayoran Baru Sub-district, on Thursday (2/13).
This training material has theory and practice with barista instructors who are competent and certified
Its training given was knowledge about coffee, espresso coffee making methods, manual brewing methods, introduction of coffee brewing tools, and types of coffee.
"This training material has theory and practice with barista instructors who are competent and certified," stated Jakarta Maritime, Agriculture and Food Security (KPKP) Agency Head Darjamuni.
Four Sasana Krida Karang Taruna Buildings in North Jakarta RenovatedTo hold it, his side cooperated with one of storeowners in the market in order to help people who want to start a coffee business, especially millennials.
He explained that the current coffee drinks were very in demand by the community from children to adults. It also became a way of life, especially for millennials ranging from rural to urban.
"Coffee business is growing and developing, either from the suburbs or famous restaurants, very promising," he explained.
Before starting a coffee business, every person needs to know things that are the key to successful coffee business. The problem often faced by coffee business beginners was the lack of knowledge about the quality of coffee and the ability to mix coffee according to consumer tastes.
Jakarta KPKP Agency's Agriculture Division Head Mujiati added that it would be held twice in a month with the target of the younger generation or millennial.
"For those of you who are interested in participating in the activity, you can submit it to the Jakpreneur in each sub-district," he told.
While one of Karang Taruna members from Bintaro Urban Village, Pesanggrahan Sub-district Dimas Dwi Putra positively welcomed barista training and coffee introduction.
"This can add insight for those who want to open a coffee business and work as a barista," he stated.