Sumatra Koperasi Organic

Tasting Notes:

Dark chocolate, earthy, leather, pipe tobacco and clove with a green bell pepper finish

Description:

• Process: Wet Hulled, Giling Basah
• Region:  Aceh Tengah, Sumatra
• Altitude: 1400m
• Variety:  Arabica Gayo 1, Arabica Gayo 2
• Harvest Time: September - December

Brewing ratio recommendation (grams of coffee : water)

1:18 to start - adjust water ratio to 17g for a stronger cup, and 19g for a lighter cup

From the importer (Genuine Origin)

Wagiman and Yasmin, two producers in the Aceh Tengah region of Sumatra, share a dedication to organic farming. Their farms, located at around 1450masl, are certified Fairtrade organic and only utilize natural fertilizers such as coffee husks and cow manure to enrich their coffee crops. This ensures soil fertility and longevity.

Ethnic Gayo farmers primarily grow Gayo 1 and Gayo 2 varietals. Although their origins are not well-documented, many believe that Gayo 1 is a strain of the Timor variety, while Gayo 2 shares similar characteristics to Timor and Bourbon. Both are commonly found throughout the highlands of this popular coffee region. The cup profile tends to be lighter-bodied than Mandheling coffees from further east.