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| Toraja Coffee |
Torajachanel.xyz, Like any other valuable treasure,
Torajan coffee has sparked up
feuds between noblemen in the
past. The “Coffee War” was an
epic battle that started when the
Buginese tried to conquer Toraja
in the 1890s, solely triggered by
the highly valued coffee trade.
A taste that [nourished] the
hearts of Torajan ancestors will
definitely inspire everyone with
every sip. Indulge yourself in
the quintessential taste of Toraja
Arabica coffee. Sip it while fixing
your sights on the breathtaking
views of Torajan nature, existing
at the perfect elevation for the
cultivation of this delicious
coffee. With all its astounding
qualities, no wonder Toraja
coffee has the "Black Gold"
stamped on its back.
The exceptional taste of Toraja
coffee has been exalted by Dutch
noblemen as well as modern day
coffee enthusiasts. What makes
the taste so invigorating are the
complex algorithms embedded
within the atmosphere of Toraja
as a geographical standpoint,
creating an environment that
produces the perfect Arabica coffee.
These facts have helped Toraja coffee gain Geographical
Indication Protection (GI) for
its flavors so distinct that none
other is equal to it.
TORAJA HANDWOVEN
TEXTILES
Every weave and profound
stitching can be felt by anyone
touching the handmade
marvels that are Torajan Tenun
textiles. Displayed proudly in
amalgamation with beautiful
rice fields surrounding
the premise, the cloths are
essentially remnants of Torajan
ancestors that still exist to this
today.
ARTISTRY
The artistic side of Toraja
never ceases to amaze. The
magnificent carvings shall leave
you fascinated, as the beauty
and the philosophies collaborate
aesthetically,forming sublime unity imprinted onto the valuable Tongkonan. The base pattern of Toraja is called Garonto' Passura' and diverges into four patterns. The sun, or Pa' Barre Allo, symbolizes that life is bestowed by the divine.
The rooster, or Pa' Manuk
Londong, emphasizes Torajan
norms, laws, and leadership
concept. The buffalo motif,
Pa’tedong, characterizes
prosperity in life, while the
Pa' Sussu pattern portrays
democracy and wisdom as the
foundations of society. Together
they give structure to the exalted
concept of an ideal life according
to Torajans.