A replica of a great palace of Pagaruyung …

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A coffee made from leaves …

Previous post: The Harau valley with the waterfalls …  … On our way to Istana Basa Pagaruyung, or popularly known as Istana Pagaruyung in Batusangkar, West Sumatra; we made a stop to enjoy a different kind of coffee. The coffee is made from leaves not the bean. Why they made it from the leaves instead of … Continue reading →