INDONESIA Sumatra

Tasting Notes: Dark Chocolate, White Pepper, Dried Fruit

Processing Method: Wet-hulled

Roast Level: Medium-Dark

Why this bean: BIG, BOLD, and RESOLUTE! This bean promises an earthy (think cedar) and full-bodied experience dominated by dark chocolate-y richness, mellow white pepper aroma, and a distinct undertone of fruity sweetness. This bean also has a lasting aftertaste with a warm and pleasant finish. If you're looking for a deep, complex, and unique cup, look no further than this medium-dark roast.

Know your Coffee: a blend of Abyssinia, Ateng, Gayo 1, and Timtim varieties grown on farms between 1,200 and 1,400 MASL. Because of the high humidity in the area, the coffee is wet-hulled (giling basah), a process unique to Indonesia.

Certifications: Organic

About the Producers: this coffee is grown on many small farms by farmers who work with cooperatives where they can share resources, arrange training, and negotiate better prices collectively. In addition to coffee, tea is another critical crop in the region... many coffee farmers also work as laborers on nearby tea plantations after the coffee harvest.