In Indonesia's capital, bicycle coffee vendors, known as Starlings, peddle their products on sidewalks, in parks, and at building sites. The name Starling is a combination of the popular brand Starbucks and the Indonesian word keliling, meaning mobile. Starlings are popular among Indonesians. Starlings work from early morning until midnight, so they are popular among the average Indonesian residents.

Indonesia is the world's third-largest coffee maker, and most Indonesians drink coffee every day. Richer people often buy their coffee from fancy shops, while others choose more affordable options like coffee sold by Starlings. In Jakarta, Starling Village is home to many Starlings. Coffee supplier Syaiful lives there. Every day, he provides Starlings with over 1,000 packs of coffee. He also equips them with bicycles and necessary gear.

For 50-year-old Sander from East Java, becoming a Starling was simple. He has been selling drinks for ten years. He has seen how Jakarta's coffee culture has changed, with mobile venders becoming more common than traditional kiosks. Sander sells about 65 cups of coffee a day and makes 4,000 rupiah (about ￥39) for each cup.

・Imagine you're a Starling. Where would you like to sell coffee?

I would like to sell coffee in a quaint cafe in a bustling city.

quaint   /kweɪnt/　adj)趣のある、いきな

bustling　/'bʌslɪŋ/　adj)活気づいている、騒がしい