Compact Coffee from the Lebak Traditional Forest, Target Platinum Class

LEBAK, GARISBUMI.com – The Compact Coffee Business developed by the Kasepuhan Pasir Eurih indigenous community in Lebak Regency, Banten, is undergoing verification to be upgraded from Gold to Platinum. The development of coffee using an agroforestry pattern is part of efforts to increase community income while preserving customary forests.

In a press release dated 12 October 2026, the Ministry of Forestry stated that verification was carried out through the Directorate of Social Forestry Business Development. Apart from the Kasepuhan Pasir Eurih Indigenous Youth Social Forestry Business Group (KUPS) or KOMPAK in Lebak, the assessment also targeted KUPS Ciampig in Bandung Regency, West Java.

Chairman of KUPS KOMPAK, Jazuli, said that the development of Kopi Kompak relies on the potential of traditional territories. This business is carried out while still following customary rules in preserving forests.

"I hope that coffee products will become better known, have a wider market reach, and provide benefits to more people," said Jazuli.

KUPS KOMPAK is under the Kasepuhan Pasir Eurih Traditional Law Community, Sindanglaya Village, Sobang District, Lebak Regency, through the Customary Forest scheme. This group develops robusta coffee which is planted at an altitude of around 600-700 meters above sea level using an agroforestry pattern.

His business development received support in the form of agroforestry training, digital marketing, assistance with coffee processing equipment, as well as the Bang PeSoNa program. Kompak Coffee products have reached buyers in Lebak, Bogor, Bandung and a number of other areas.