Sumatra Gayo

Country: Indonesia

Location: Sumatra, Aceh

Farmer/Grower: Smallholder Producers

Varieties: Typica, Abyssinia, Catimor, P-88

Processing: 25 Day Anaerobic Natural (Wine Process)

Altitude: 1550 m.a.s.l.

This coffee was grown in the Sintep and Kenawat sub-districts of the Aceh province of Sumatra. The districts border a small inland lake in Central Aceh, receiving humid conditions typical for the Indonesian country. Coffee here is grown at elevations ranging 1500–1600 meters above sea level in rich black humus soil.

This coffee underwent Anaerobic Natural processing referred to as “Wine Process” for the strong wine-like aromas and flavors produced by the processing method. Freshly harvested cherries are washed to remove any debris left over from the harvest before being sealed into airtight containers. The cherries are fermented in this anaerobic environment for 25 days before being rinsed with water and moved to the drying area. The fermented cherries are dried to a humidity of 12–13% before being milled, sorted, and packaged for export.