Sumatra Gayo - Natural

Tastes like: Floral, Strawberry, Creamy 

Country: Indonesia

Region: Aceh

Variety: Catimor, Timtim, Bourbon, Ateng Super, P-88

Small Producers : Smallholder Producers,  Smallholder Farms 

Elevation: 1500 meters

Farm info:

This coffee was grown in the Jagong Jeget sub-district of Central Aceh, in the Aceh province of Sumatra. The area is home to nearly 9,500 people, of which approximately 70% come from Java while the remaining 30% is comprised of people of various ethnic groups, including Gayo, Aceh, and Malay. Almost 90% of people living in Jagong Jeget earn income through agricultural work, particularly Arabica production, which flourishes here due to the region’s rich black humus soil and elevation of 1400–1600 meters above sea level.

This coffee underwent the natural process, which begins with the careful handpicking of fully ripe cherries. After harvesting, the cherries are placed out to dry on raised beds under sunlight. Drying typically takes 15 to 20 days, depending on the weather. Throughout this period, the cherries are turned regularly to ensure even drying and to prevent over-fermentation or mold.