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We partner with local coffee communities, cooperatives, and individuals to bring you unique origins from the fertile volcanic soils of the beautiful island of Sumatra.
Remarkable coffee at consistent quality - truly a winning recipe.
Contact us to receive a quote or learn more about our:
- Coffees & Origins
- Partnerships
- Philosophy
- Quality Control
- Available Stock & Pricing
Sumatran Coffees from Crop to Container
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Farmers
We forge strong partnerships with farmers and introduce better methods to deliver:
- Consistently better beans and returns
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On-site QC
Export supply-chain quality control with an in-house lab and industry certifications (SCAA, CQI) means:
- Quality oversight from origin to export
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Buyers
With clear communication, high standards, and full export logistics management, we are your:
- Trusted source for Sumatran coffee
About us
Craig Owen established Santiang Exports in 2005 as a foreign-owned Indonesian export company to provide a solid bridge of communication, experience, relationships and trust between global markets for Sumatran coffees.
In the local language, Santiang means “Excellent, Unique, Clever, Guaranteed Winner.” We deliver excellent coffees from unique origins through the clever combination of Americans working with local farmers using ag-business and chemical engineering to produce a guaranteed winner.
Craig Owen
An American Q-grader fluent in Bahasa Indonesia with 15 years on Sumatra, Craig is Owner and President Director of Santiang Exports.
Bean Stories
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One of our favorite origins thrives in the rich volcanic soil of an active volcano here on Sumatra. Here we find a truly … Read More about Conservation, Sustainability, and Outstanding Coffee
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As we work with coffee communities, we commit to being the best partner we can be. We develop relationships with coffee … Read More about Relationships and Commitment
Testimonials
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East Coast Importer Global Q-Grader Instructor, Wholesaler, RoasterThis coffee is great! I’ve never seen a cleaner Sumatran. You guys really have done fantastic work! We really, really appreciate your honesty and transparency.
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West Coast Importer Wholesaler, RoasterThe bags of Sumatran beans that we ordered from Santiang sold out quickly and I could sell another 20 to 30 bags immediately if I had them. The kicker was the traceability to the farm …
![Sumatran woman coffee grower](http://www.santiang.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_4041_woman-150x150.jpeg)
China Importer Q-Grader, WholesalerI greatly appreciate all your hard work. I get goose bumps just looking at the face of these farmers. I also highly appreciate your honesty and quick actions.
Certifications & Degrees
- Q Grader - Arabica (CQI)
- Processing Certification (CQI)
- Green Coffee Buyer (SCAA)
- Golden Cup (SCAA)
- Coffee Tasting Level I & II (SCAA)
- Roasters Level I & II (SCAA)
- Agricultural Economics (BS)
- Chemical Engineering (BS)
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